Sir Thomas Jackson, 1st Baronet

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The HSBC banker, Sir Thomas Jackson Bart 1841-1915
The HSBC banker, Sir Thomas Jackson Bart 1841-1915
For other persons named Thomas Jackson, see Thomas Jackson (disambiguation).

Sir Thomas Jackson, 1st Baronet, (昃臣 1841 - 1915) was the chief manager of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation. He was responsible for financing the development of Colonial Hong Kong under the first large scale bank.

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[edit] Early years

In 1864 the foundation of the HSBC building was being developed.[1] Jackson may have immigrated from the United Kingdom to Hong Kong as early as 1865 to take part in the bank opening.

[edit] Achievements

From 1870 to 1902 Jackson was the chief manager of HSBC.[2] Under his business leadership the bank became the premiere bank in Asia. Though some references have indicated his tenure at HSBC actually began in 1876 with a 26 year tenure. "Bart" is an abbreviation for Baronet, an honour conferred upon him on August 4, 1902.

[edit] Legacy

A statue of Jackson was raised in Statue Square in honor of his contribution to the financial industry.[1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Lim, Patricia (2002). Discovering Hong Hong's Cultural Heritage, Volume One. Central, Hong Kong: Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-592723-0.
  2. ^ Lambcutlet. "Lambcutlet actual Statue Square box photo". Retrieved on 2007-02-17.

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