Edward Youde

Sir Edward Youde GCMG GCVO MBE (Chinese: 尤德; Cantonese: Yau Tak; 19 June 1924 – 5 December 1986) was a British administrator, diplomat, and Sinologist. He served as Governor of Hong Kong from 20 May 1982 until his death on 5 December 1986.

Sir Edward Youde
GCMG GCVO MBE
26th Governor of Hong Kong
In office
20 May 1982  5 December 1986
MonarchElizabeth II
Chief SecretaryPhilip Haddon-Cave
David Akers-Jones
Preceded byMurray MacLehose
Succeeded byDavid Wilson
Ambassador from the United Kingdom to the People's Republic of China
In office
29 August 1974  15 June 1978
MonarchElizabeth II
Preceded byJohn Addis
Succeeded byPercy Cradock
Personal details
Born(1924-06-19)19 June 1924
Penarth, Wales
Died5 December 1986(1986-12-05) (aged 62)
British Embassy, Beijing, China
Resting placeCanterbury Cathedral, England
Spouse(s)
Pamela Fitt, Lady Youde
(m. 1951)
Children2
Alma materUniversity of London
ProfessionDiplomat, sinologist, colonial administrator
Military service
Branch/serviceRoyal Naval Reserve
UnitReserves
Chinese name
Chinese尤德
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