Edgeworth Beresford David


Edgeworth Beresford David , was a colonial administrator. He was appointed as a cadet in the Colonial Office in 1930 and later became the Colonial Secretary of Hong Kong from 1955 - 1957 and the last Chief Secretary of Singapore from 1958 to 1959. David was the Administrator of Hong Kong for a short time after Sir Alexander Grantham left Hong Kong and Sir Robert Brown Black was named Governor in late 1957.

Personal life

E.B. David was the son of Venerable Arthur Evan David and Kathleen Frances Kington.

Honours

David was appointed to following honours