Phineas Ryrie | |
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Senior Unofficial Member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong | |
In office 1870–1892 | |
Preceded by | Hugh Bold Gibb |
Succeeded by | Emanuel Raphael Belilios |
Personal details | |
Born | Stornoway, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scotland | 16 July 1829
Died | 22 February 1892 Hong Kong | (aged 62)
Resting place | Hong Kong Cemetery |
Spouse | Elizabeth Ann Mary |
Profession | Merchant politician |
Phineas Ryrie, JP (16 July 1829 – 22 February 1892) was a Scottish tea merchant in Hong Kong. He was the Senior Unofficial Member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong[1] and the first Chairman of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.