William Peel

British colonial administrator (1875-1945) · United Kingdom · On the map · Died at 69

Sir William Peel was a British colonial administrator who served as Governor of Hong Kong.

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Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire

Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George

Honorary Doctor of the University of Hong Kong

Country

United Kingdom

Status

Deceased

Dates

Lived 1875 to 1945 · aged 69