George Digby Barker

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Sir George Digby Barker GCB (Chinese Translated Name: 伯加) was a British soldier and colonial administrator who became the acting administrator of Hong Kong between May and December of 1891. He was eventually succeeded by Sir William Robinson, who became the 11th Governor of Hong Kong. He was the Major General of China and Hong Kong from 1890 to 1895.

Barker Road on The Peak was named after him. The Mansion of the Chief Secretary is located on there.

He was also Governor of Bermuda.

Government offices
Preceded by Sir George William Des Vœux	Administrator of Hong Kong 1891–1898	Succeeded by Sir William Robinson