About Chau Tsun-nin
Lived 1893 – 1971 (aged 77). Chau Tsun-nin was a justice of the peace.
Sir Tsun-nin Chau, CBE (; 22 December 1893 – 27 January 1971) was a prominent Hong Kong businessman and politician.
He graduated from St Stephens College at 17 and continued his education at Oxford University as a barrister.
Public Service He was a member of the Legislative Council since 1931 and a member of the Sanitary Board. He was appointed Justice of the Peace since 1923.
Honours He was designated a Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in 1938 and was knighted in 1956. He is also an Associate Officer of the Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem.
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Who was Chau Tsun-nin?
Hong Kong businessman
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Chau Tsun-nin was born on 22 December 1893 in British Hong Kong.
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Chau Tsun-nin died on 27 January 1971 in British Hong Kong.
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Chau Tsun-nin was a justice of the peace.
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