Reginald Edward Stubbs

Sir Reginald Edward Stubbs (; born 13 October 1876 – 7 December 1947) was a British colonial official who served as Governor of Hong Kong, Jamaica, and Cyprus.

Early Life and Education

Stubbs was born on 13 October 1876 to William Stubbs, Bishop of Chester and later Bishop of Oxford. He was educated at Radley College and Corpus Christi College, Oxford University, graduating with honors in 1899.

Career

After his graduation, Stubbs joined the British colonial service in 1900 as a junior clerk. He served in various roles, including senior official from 1910 to 1912, before working in the Malay Peninsula and Hong Kong. On January 24, 1913, he was appointed Secretary of the Chaileon Colony, a role he held until October 18, 1919.

In 1919, Stubbs was appointed Governor of Hong Kong, serving until 1925. His term as governor was marked by several strikes that slowed the economy of Hong Kong. In 1922, a general strike in Hong Kong, led by Chinese workers, effectively arrested the colony's economy.

Honors and Decorations

Stubbs received various honors and decorations for his service. He was appointed Knight Grand Cross (GCMC) in 1928. He also held honorary positions, including:

* Honorary Fellow at Corpus Christi College, 1926
* Legum Doctor of Honour from Hong Kong University, 1926

Governorships

Stubbs served as governor of several territories, including:

* Governor of Hong Kong (1919-1925)
* Governor of Jamaica
* Governor of Cyprus
* Governor of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka)

Note: The dates and details of his governorships vary slightly across sources. However, based on the most consistent information, Stubbs served as Governor of Hong Kong from 1919 to 1925.

References

External links:

* List of Heads of State of Sri Lanka