Edgeworth Beresford David (Chinese: 戴維德, 1908–1965) was the Colonial Secretary of Hong Kong from 1955 - 1957. David became Administrator after Black was named Governor in late 1957.
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| Preceded by Sir Robert Brown Black |
Colonial Secretary of Hong Kong 1955–1957 |
Succeeded by Claude Bramall Burgess |
| Preceded by Sir Alexander Grantham |
Administrator of Hong Kong December 1957 to January 1958 |
Succeeded by Sir Robert Brown Black |
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| Name | David, Edgeworth Beresford |
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| Date of birth | 1908 |
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| Date of death | 1965 |
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