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Reginald Johnston

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British diplomat and academic (1874-1938)

United KingdomPoliticiansLived 1874 to 1938 · aged 63
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Sir Reginald Fleming Johnston was a Scottish diplomat and colonial official who served as the tutor and advisor to Puyi, the last emperor of China. He was also the last British Commissioner of Weihaiwei.

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From left to right, Johnston, Lockhart, and Johnston's best friend, Cecil Clementi, in front of Weihaiwei's government house. (1905)From left to right, Johnston, Lockhart, and Johnston's best friend, Cecil Clementi, in front of Weihaiwei's government house. (1905)Johnston and Puyi at the British Legation in Peking, 1924.Johnston and Puyi at the British Legation in Peking, 1924.Johnston in England with Puyi's sister (1932)Johnston in England with Puyi's sister (1932)

Awards 3

1930Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George
1918Commander of the Order of the British Empire
honorary doctor of the University of Hong Kong

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Daniel C. TsuiAlso won honorary doctor of the University of Hong KongRoger Y. TsienAlso won honorary doctor of the University of Hong KongLi Ka-shingAlso won honorary doctor of the University of Hong KongJin YongAlso won honorary doctor of the University of Hong KongSirindhorn, Princess RoyalAlso won honorary doctor of the University of Hong KongJoseph NeedhamAlso won honorary doctor of the University of Hong Kong

About this person

Sir Reginald Fleming Johnston was a Scottish diplomat and colonial official who served as the tutor and advisor to Puyi, the last emperor of China. He was also the last British Commissioner of Weihaiwei. Johnston's book Twilight in the Forbidden City (1934) was used as a source for Bernardo Bertolucci's film dramatization of Puyi's life, The Last Emperor.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Politicians
Type
Public Official
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1874 to 1938 · aged 63
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20 languages

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