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 March 5, 1866[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on December 18, 1941[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 (540 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

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

Body

Origins and Family

Hugh Clifford was born in Roehampton[2]. He was born on March 5, 1866[3]. His father was Henry Hugh Clifford[9]. His mother was Josephine Elizabeth Anstice[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and colonial administrator[7]. Positions held include Governor of British Ceylon[18], a position[28], in British Empire[29], founded in 1795[30]; Governor of North Borneo[20], a position[31], in Malaysia[32], founded in 1881[33]; Governor of the Gold Coast[21]; Governor of Nigeria[22]; and list of high commissioners of the United Kingdom to Malaya[23].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[24], a grade of an order[34], in United Kingdom[35] and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[25], a grade of an order[36], in United Kingdom[37].

Personal Life

Spouses include Minna à Beckett[11], 1869–1907[38] and Elizabeth Lydia Rosabelle de la Pasture[12], 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[13], 1897–1916[43]; Mary Agnes Philippa Clifford[14], 1898–1978[44]; and Monica Clifford[15], 1903–1965[45]. Hugh Clifford's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[26].

Death and Burial

Hugh Clifford died on December 18, 1941[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Hugh Clifford ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (540 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Hugh Clifford born?

Hugh Clifford was born in Roehampton[2].

Where did Hugh Clifford die?

Hugh Clifford passed away in London[4].

Who were Hugh Clifford's parents?

Hugh Clifford's father was Henry Hugh Clifford[9]. Hugh Clifford's mother was Josephine Elizabeth Anstice[10].

Who was Hugh Clifford married to?

Hugh Clifford's spouses include Minna à Beckett[11] and Elizabeth Lydia Rosabelle de la Pasture[12].

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[24] and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[25].

References

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  1. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Melderick · 2026-09-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Roglo person id → p=hugh;n=clifford;oc=8
    Genealogics.org person id → I00342071
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  2. 15w ago · Cadanais · 2026-06-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Image → Sir Hugh Clifford, gouverneur du Niger - btv1b53016293d.jpg
    "/* wbsetclaim-update:2||1 */ [[Property:P18]]: Sir Hugh Clifford, gouverneur du Niger - btv1b53016293d.jpg"
  3. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → London
    Mother → Josephine Elizabeth Anstice
    Family name → Clifford
    Award received → —
    + 18 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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