Hugh Clifford

British colonial administrator (1866-1941)
Person human Q957756
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Hugh Clifford

Summary

Hugh Clifford is a human[1]. Born in Roehampton[2], he… he was born on +1866-03-05T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Greater London[4]. He died on +1941-12-18T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and colonial administrator[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Hugh Clifford was born in Roehampton[2].
  • Hugh Clifford passed away in Greater London[4].
  • Hugh Clifford died in London[9].
  • Hugh Clifford was born on +1866-03-05T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Hugh Clifford died on +1941-12-18T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Hugh Clifford's father was Henry Hugh Clifford[10].
  • Hugh Clifford's mother was Josephine Elizabeth Anstice[11].
  • Hugh Clifford was married to Minna à Beckett[12].
  • Hugh Clifford was married to Elizabeth Lydia Rosabelle de la Pasture[13].
  • A child of Hugh Clifford was Hugh Gilbert Francis Clifford[14].
  • A child of Hugh Clifford was Mary Agnes Philippa Clifford[15].
  • A child of Hugh Clifford was Monica Clifford[16].
  • Hugh Clifford held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
  • Hugh Clifford held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • Hugh Clifford worked as a politician[6].
  • Hugh Clifford worked as a colonial administrator[7].
  • Hugh Clifford held the position of Governor of British Ceylon[19].
  • Hugh Clifford held the position of Governor of British Ceylon[20].
  • Hugh Clifford held the position of Governor of North Borneo[21].
  • Hugh Clifford held the position of Governor of the Gold Coast[22].
  • Hugh Clifford held the position of Governor of Nigeria[23].
  • Hugh Clifford held the position of list of high commissioners of the United Kingdom to Malaya[24].
  • Hugh Clifford received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[25].
  • Hugh Clifford received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[26].
  • Hugh Clifford's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[27].

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Origins and Family

Hugh Clifford was born in Roehampton[2]. He was born on +1866-03-05T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Henry Hugh Clifford[10]. His mother was Josephine Elizabeth Anstice[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and colonial administrator[7]. Positions held include Governor of British Ceylon[19], a position[28], in British Empire[29], founded in 1795[30]; Governor of North Borneo[21], a position[31], in Malaysia[32], founded in 1881[33]; Governor of the Gold Coast[22]; Governor of Nigeria[23]; and list of high commissioners of the United Kingdom to Malaya[24].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[25], a grade of an order[34], in United Kingdom[35] and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[26], a grade of an order[36], in United Kingdom[37].

Personal Life

Spouses include Minna à Beckett[12], 1869–1907[38] and Elizabeth Lydia Rosabelle de la Pasture[13], a novelist[39], 1866–1945[40], of Kingdom of Italy[41], awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[42]. Children include Hugh Gilbert Francis Clifford[14], 1897–1916[43]; Mary Agnes Philippa Clifford[15], 1898–1978[44]; and Monica Clifford[16], 1903–1965[45]. Hugh Clifford's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[27].

Death and Burial

Hugh Clifford died on +1941-12-18T00:00:00Z[5]. Recorded place of death include Greater London[4], a ceremonial county of England[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1965[48] and London[9], a metropolis[49], in Roman Empire[50], founded in 0047[51].

Why It Matters

Hugh Clifford ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

FAQs

Where was Hugh Clifford born?

Hugh Clifford was born in Roehampton[2].

Where did Hugh Clifford die?

Hugh Clifford passed away in Greater London[4].

Who were Hugh Clifford's parents?

Hugh Clifford's father was Henry Hugh Clifford[10]. Hugh Clifford's mother was Josephine Elizabeth Anstice[11].

Who was Hugh Clifford married to?

Hugh Clifford's spouses include Minna à Beckett[12] and Elizabeth Lydia Rosabelle de la Pasture[13].

What did Hugh Clifford do for work?

Hugh Clifford worked as politician[6] and colonial administrator[7].

What awards did Hugh Clifford receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[25] and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[26].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Greater London, London
    Mother Josephine Elizabeth Anstice
    Family name Clifford
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