Hiram Shaw Wilkinson
Sir Hiram Shaw Wilkinson | |
|---|---|
| British Crown Advocate for China | |
| In office 1881–1897 | |
| Preceded by | Nicholas John Hannen |
| Succeeded by | Hiram Parkes Wilkinson |
| Judge, British Court for Japan | |
| In office 1897–1900 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Mowat |
| Succeeded by | Court closed |
| Chief Justice, British Supreme Court for China and Corea | |
| In office 1900–1905 | |
| Preceded by | Nicholas John Hannen |
| Succeeded by | Havilland de Sausmarez |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 June 1840 |
| Died | 27 September 1926 (aged 86) Tobermore, Northern Ireland |
| Spouse |
Prudie Gaffikin
(m. 1864; died 1870) |
| Relatives | Hiram Parkes Wilkinson (son) |
| Alma mater | Queen's College, Belfast |
Sir Hiram Shaw Wilkinson, JP, DL (1840–1926) was a leading British judge and diplomat, serving in China and Japan. His last position before retirement was as Chief Justice of the British Supreme Court for China and Corea.