Claud Severn
Encyclopedia
Claude Severn was a British
colonial administrator. He was the Colonial Secretary
of Hong Kong
from 1911–1925 and he governed Hong Kong on various occasions as an acting administrator.
Severn Road, which is located on Mount Gough
in Hong Kong, was named after him. The mansion of the Secretary of Justice of Hong Kong is located at this road.
British Empire
The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom. It originated with the overseas colonies and trading posts established by England in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. At its height, it was the...
colonial administrator. He was the Colonial Secretary
Chief Secretary for Administration
The Chief Secretary for Administration , commonly known as Chief Secretary and abbreviated as CS, is the second highest position of the Hong Kong Government...
of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
from 1911–1925 and he governed Hong Kong on various occasions as an acting administrator.
Severn Road, which is located on Mount Gough
Mount Gough
Mount Gough is a hill on Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. It is east of Victoria Peak. It peaks at above Admiralty.The peak is named for Hugh Gough, 1st Viscount Gough, Commander-in-Chief of British Forces in China.-See also:...
in Hong Kong, was named after him. The mansion of the Secretary of Justice of Hong Kong is located at this road.