| His Excellency Sir Solomon Hochoy |
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| 1st Governor General of Trinidad and Tobago | |
| In office 31 August 1962 – 1972 |
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| Prime Minister | Eric Williams |
| Succeeded by | Ellis Clarke |
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| Born | 20 April 1905 Jamaica |
| Died | 15 November 1983 (aged 78) Blanchisseuse |
| Nationality | Trinidad and Tobago |
| Spouse(s) | Thelma Huggins |
Sir Solomon Hochoy TC, GCMG, GCVO, OBE (20 April 1905, Jamaica – 15 November 1983, Blanchisseuse, Trinidad and Tobago) was the last British Governor of Trinidad and Tobago, the first non-white Governor and the first Governor General after independence and the first British viceroy of non-European descent.
Of Hakka Chinese background, his family emigrated to Trinidad when he was two years old and he grew up in Blanchisseuse. After rising through the civil service, Hochoy was appointed Governor in 1960 (the first West Indian to be Governor).
When Trinidad and Tobago became independent in 1962 Hochoy was appointed Governor General. He retired from that position in 1972 and was succeeded by Ellis Clarke. After retirement he returned to Blanchisseuse where he spent the remainder of his life.
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He was married to the former Thelma Huggins, a social activist.
The Sir Solomon Hochoy Highway and the Solomon Hochoy Trophy (for football) are named in his honour.
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| Preceded by Sir Edward Betham Beetham |
Governor of Trinidad and Tobago 1960–1962 |
Succeeded by — |
| Preceded by — |
Governor-General of Trinidad and Tobago 1962–1972 |
Succeeded by Ellis Clarke |