Francis Chomley
John Francis Chomley (22 May 1822 – 14 April 1892) was an Irish businessman in Hong Kong and China in the mid-19th century. He was the first chairman of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Company and member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong.
John Francis Chomley | |
|---|---|
| Unofficial Member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong | |
| In office 9 November 1861 – 26 April 1866 | |
| Appointed by | Sir Hercules Robinson |
| Preceded by | John Dent |
| Succeeded by | John Dent |
| Chairman of the Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation | |
| In office 2 March 1865 – January 1866 | |
| Preceded by | New creation |
| Succeeded by | John Dent |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 May 1822 Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 14 April 1892 (aged 69) Clermont, Rathnew, County Wicklow, Ireland |
| Resting place | Wicklow Church of Ireland Churchyard |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Dublin |
| Occupation | Merchant |
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