William Thomas Mercer
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William Thomas Mercer (Chinese: 孖沙) (1821 - 1879) was a British Colonial Secretary in Hong Kong from 1859 to 1968. He ruled Hong Kong for one year, between 15 March 1865 to 11 March 1866. He was succeeded by Sir Richard Graves MacDonnell, who became the 6th Governor of Hong Kong.
Mercer is the nephew of John Francis Davis, the second Governor of Hong Kong (1844 - 1848).
Mercer Street in Sheung Wan is named after him.
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| Preceded by William Caine |
Colonial Secretary of Hong Kong 1859-1868 |
Succeeded by John Cardiner Austin |
| Preceded by Lord Robinson, 1st Baron of Rosmead |
Administrator of Hong Kong March 1865-March 1866 |
Succeeded by Sir Richard Graves MacDonnell |
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