Wilfred Lawson Blythe | |
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![]() Portrait of Blythe by H. A. Freeth | |
2nd Colonial Secretary of Singapore | |
In office 30 June 1950 – 30 July 1953 | |
Monarchs | George VI Elizabeth II |
Governor | Sir Franklin Gimson Sir John Nicoll |
Preceded by | Sir Patrick McKerron |
Succeeded by | William Allmond Codrington Goode |
Governor of Singapore (Acting) | |
In office 20 March 1952 – 21 April 1952 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Preceded by | Sir Franklin Gimson |
Succeeded by | Sir John Nicoll |
Personal details | |
Born | 9 November 1896 |
Died | 6 November 1975 | (aged 78)
Spouse | |
Profession | Colonial administrator |
Wilfred Lawson Blythe CMG (9 November 1896 – 6 November 1975)[1] was a British colonial administrator who served as the second Colonial Secretary of Singapore from 30 June 1950 to 30 July 1953.
Blythe joined Malayan Civil Service as a cadet in 1921[2][3][4] and Chinese Protectorate before rising to the high position of Colonial Secretary of Singapore and retired on 30 July 1953.[5]
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