Claude Severn (Chinese Translated Name: 施勳) was a British colonial administrator. He was the Colonial Secretary of Hong Kong from 1911–1925 and he governed Hong Kong on various occasions as an acting administrator.
Severn Road, which is located on Mount Gough in Hong Kong, was named after him. The mansion of the Secretary of Justice of Hong Kong is located at this road.
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| Preceded by Sir Francis Henry May |
Colonial Secretary of Hong Kong 1911 - 1925 |
Succeeded by Sir Wilfrid Thomas Southorn |
| Preceded by Frederick, Lord Lugard |
Acting Administrator of Hong Kong March–July 1912 |
Succeeded by Sir Francis Henry May |
| Preceded by Sir Francis Henry May |
Acting Administrator of Hong Kong September 1918-September 1919 |
Succeeded by Sir Reginald Edward Stubbs |
| Preceded by Sir Reginald Edward Stubbs |
Acting Administrator of Hong Kong March–November 1925 |
Succeeded by Sir Cecil Clementi |