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John Francis Davis

2nd Governor of Hong Kong (1795-1890) · Politicians · Died at 95

Sir John Francis Davis, 1st Baronet was a British diplomat and sinologist who served as second Governor of Hong Kong from 1844 to 1848. Davis was the first President of Royal Asiatic Society Hong Kong.

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Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1795 to 1890 · aged 95