John Francis Davis
British diplomat and sinologist (1795-1890)
Died aged 95CancerUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Biography
Sir John Francis Davis, 1st Baronet (16 July 1795 – 13 November 1890) 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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Career highlights
Career & roles
- Governor of Hong Kong
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Emily HumfraysLucy Ellen Rocke
- Children
- Sir Francis Boileau Davis, 2nd Bt.Florence DavisEmily Newel DavisSulivan Francis Davis
- Parents
- Samuel DavisHenrietta Boileau
Awards & honours (2)
- Fellow of the Royal Society
- Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath
Quick answers about John Francis Davis
- How old was John Francis Davis?
- John Francis Davis died on November 13, 1890 at the age of 95.
- When is John Francis Davis's birthday?
- John Francis Davis was born on July 16, 1795.
- Where was John Francis Davis born?
- John Francis Davis was born in London.
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- John Francis Davis's zodiac sign is Cancer.
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- John Francis Davis is a citizen of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
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- John Francis Davis is known as diplomat, politician, orientalist, sinologist.
- Who has John Francis Davis been married to?
- According to Wikidata, John Francis Davis's spouses include Emily Humfrays, Lucy Ellen Rocke.
- How many children did John Francis Davis have?
- Wikidata lists 4 children of John Francis Davis.
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