John Pope Hennessy
Sir John Pope Hennessy, KCMG (Chinese: 軒尼詩; 5 April 1834 – 7 October 1891), was an Irish and British politician and colonial administrator who served as the eighth Governor of Hong Kong.
Read more about John Pope Hennessy: Early Life, Public Service, Early Colonial Service, Governor of Hong Kong, Governor of Mauritius, Personal Life, Honours, Places Named After Him
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