Hiram Shaw Wilkinson
Sir Hiram Shaw Wilkinson, JP, DL (1840–1926) was a leading British judge and diplomat, serving in China and Japan. His last position before retirement was as Chief Justice of the British Supreme Court for China and Corea.
Sir Hiram Shaw Wilkinson | |
|---|---|
| British Crown Advocate for China | |
| In office 1881–1897 | |
| Preceded by | Nicholas John Hannen |
| Succeeded by | Hiram Parkes Wilkinson |
| Judge, British Court for Japan | |
| In office 1897–1900 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Mowat |
| Succeeded by | Court closed |
| Chief Justice, British Supreme Court for China and Corea | |
| In office 1900–1905 | |
| Preceded by | Nicholas John Hannen |
| Succeeded by | Havilland de Sausmarez |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 June 1840 |
| Died | 27 September 1927 (aged 87) Tobermore, Northern Ireland |
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