Claude Bramall Burgess Explained

Claude Bramall Burgess (Chinese: 白嘉時, 25 February 1910 – 2 November 1998) was the Colonial Secretary of Hong Kong from 1958 to 1963.[1]

On 9 October 1935, he was appointed Second Assistant Superintendent of Imports and Exports.[2] From 1939 to 1941, he was the Deputy Clerk of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong and he became the Acting Clerk of the Legislative Council at 1946.

Personal life

In 1952, Burgess married his wife Margaret. They divorced in 1965.[1]

Notes and References

  1. News: Decree granted . 3 February 2024 . The Daily Telegraph . 29 April 1965 . 25.
  2. News: Government Appointments . 3 February 2024 . Hong Kong Sunday Herald . 13 October 1935 . 8 . English.