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Norman Lockhart Smith

1887 – 1968

British colonial administrator in Hong Kong

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Lived 1887 – 1968 (aged 80). Norman Lockhart Smith was a politician.

Norman Lockhart Smith (Chinese Translated Name: 史美; 29 May 1887 – 27 January 1968) was a British colonial administrator who served as Acting Administrator of Hong Kong on various occasions.

Smith was born in Ryton, County Durham, England. Smith's father was a businessman and politician Hugh Crawford Smith, who was elected M.P. for Tyneside in 1900. Smith's mother was Hannah Ralston Lockhart. Smith was educated in Sedbergh and attended Queen's College, Oxford. He entered the Hong Kong Civil Service in 1910 and was seconded for military service during the First World War.

In Hong Kong, Smith was appointed principal assistant colonial secretary in 1931, director of education in 1933 and secretary for Chinese affairs in 1934. He served as colonial secretary from 1936 to 1941 and acting governor on several occasions. He returned to England after retirement and died in Selham, aged 80.

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British Empire
Education
The Queen's College

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Parent
Hugh Crawford Smith

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Norman Lockhart Smith?

British colonial administrator in Hong Kong

When was Norman Lockhart Smith born?

Norman Lockhart Smith was born on 29 May 1887 in Ryton.

When did Norman Lockhart Smith die?

Norman Lockhart Smith died on 27 January 1968 in Selham, West Sussex.

What was Norman Lockhart Smith's occupation?

Norman Lockhart Smith was a politician.

What nationality was Norman Lockhart Smith?

Norman Lockhart Smith's recorded nationality: British Empire.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Norman Lockhart Smith

· Wikidata: Q7052509

· DBpedia: Norman Lockhart Smith

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