William Henry Marsh
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William Henry Marsh (Chinese Translated Name 馬殊; 馬師 also infrequently used) was a British colonial administrator, who governed Hong Kong as a colonial administrator twice. The first tenure started in March, 1882, and ended in March of 1883, when Sir George Ferguson Bowen succeeded him as the 9th Governor of Hong Kong. The second tenure started in December of 1885, and ended in April, 1887, when Major-General N.G. Cameron succeeded him as Colonial Administrator.
Marsh Road in Wan Chai, Hong Kong Island was named after him.
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| Preceded by: John Cardiner Austin |
Colonial Secretary of Hong Kong 1879-1887 |
Succeeded by: Frederick Stewart |
| Preceded by: Sir Malcolm Struan Tonnochy |
Governor of Hong Kong Administrator 1st Time 1882-1883 |
Succeeded by: Sir George Ferguson Bowen |
| Preceded by: Sir George Ferguson Bowen |
Governor of Hong Kong Administrator 2nd Time 1885-1887 |
Succeeded by: Major-General N.G. Cameron Administrator |
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