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Edward Youde

British administrator, diplomat and sinologist (1924-1986) · United Kingdom · On the map · Politicians · Died at 62

Sir Edward Youde 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.

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1986Died5 December 19861983Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St GeorgeAward1977Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St GeorgeAward1969Companion of the Order of St Michael and St GeorgeAward1949Member of the Order of the British EmpireAward1924Born19 June 1924

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Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George1983
Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George1977
Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George1969
Member of the Order of the British Empire1949
Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order

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Country
United Kingdom
Category
Politicians
Type
Public Official
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1924 to 1986 · aged 62