Sir Hiram Shaw Wilkinson | |
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British Crown Advocate for China | |
In office 1881–1897 | |
Preceded by | Nicholas John Hannen |
Succeeded by | Hiram Parkes Wilkinson |
Judge, British Court for Japan | |
In office 1897–1900 | |
Preceded by | Robert Mowat |
Succeeded by | Court closed |
Chief Justice, British Supreme Court for China and Corea | |
In office 1900–1905 | |
Preceded by | Nicholas John Hannen |
Succeeded by | Havilland de Sausmarez |
Personal details | |
Born | 13 June 1840 |
Died | 27 September 1927 Tobermore, Northern Ireland | (aged 87)
Sir Hiram Shaw Wilkinson, JP, DL (1840–1926) was a leading British judge and diplomat, serving in China and Japan. His last position before retirement was as Chief Justice of the British Supreme Court for China and Corea.