James Stewart Lockhart
Sir James Haldane Stewart Lockhart, KCMG (25 May 1858 – 26 February 1937) was a British colonial official in Hong Kong and China for more than 40 years. He also served as Commissioner of British Weihaiwei from 1902 to 1921. Additionally, he was a Sinologist who made pioneering translations.
Sir James Stewart Lockhart | |
|---|---|
| Registrar-General of Hong Kong | |
| In office 1887–1901 | |
| Preceded by | Frederick Stewart |
| Succeeded by | Arthur Winbolt Brewin |
| Colonial Secretary of Hong Kong | |
| In office 1895–1902 | |
| Preceded by | George O'Brien |
| Succeeded by | Francis Henry May |
| Commissioner of Weihaiwei | |
| In office 1902–1921 | |
| Preceded by | John Dodson Daintree |
| Succeeded by | Arthur Powlett Blunt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 May 1858 Ardsheal, Argyllshire, Scotland |
| Died | 26 February 1937 (aged 78) London, England |
| Profession | Civil administrator, Sinologist |
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