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George She

1904 – 1979

Hong Kong social activist

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About George She

Lived 1904 – 1979 (aged 75). George She was a justice of the peace.

George Samuel Zimmern JP (17 February 1904 – 19 November 1979), also named in Chinese community as Canon George She (施玉麒), was a well-known social activist in Hong Kong. Born of Eurasian parentage, he attended the Diocesan Boys' School, HK, followed by Oxford University in England. Returning to Hong Kong, some of his most remarkable jobs included barrister-at-law, magistrate, warden of St. John's Hall (1939–1952), headmaster of Diocesan Boys' School (1955–1961), and honorary canon of St. John's Cathedral. As a close friend and supporter of Bishop R. O. Hall, Canon She was one of the founders of the Street Sleepers' Shelter Society, the Boys' and Girls' Clubs Association, the Housing Society and a number of workers' children schools. He baptised Sir Robert Ho Tung on his death bed, as well as Sir Shouson Chow. After retiring from DBS in 1961, he spent his last years in Bristol and became the priest-in-charge of Christ Church with St Ewen.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
British Hong Kong
Education
University of Oxford, Oxford University
Positions held
Justice of the peace
Also known as
George Samuel Zimmern, Rev. Canon George Samuel ZIMMERN

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George She?

Hong Kong social activist

When was George She born?

George She was born on 17 February 1904 in Hong Kong.

When did George She die?

George She died on 19 November 1979 in Bristol, United Kingdom.

What was George She's occupation?

George She was a justice of the peace.

What nationality was George She?

George She's recorded nationality: British Hong Kong.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George She

· Wikidata: Q5544485

· DBpedia: George She

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