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BiographyBorn in Scotland, United Kingdom, Lord David Wilson of Tillyorn is the son of a Scottish Episcopalian clergyman. He was educated in England and joined the Foreign Service after graduating from the University of Oxford. Lord Wilson was political advisor to Lord Murray MacLehose from 1977-1981 and served as Governor of Hong Kong from 1987-1992.
Interview summaryNarrates his experience in the Black Watch Regiment in Africa and his later education at Oxford University. Shares his observation on the British's unpreparedness when it comes to the independence of colonies and talks of his work at the Foreign Office and love for the Chinese language. Recounts the Cultural Revolution and Red Guard activities, as well as the relationship between the British and the Chinese at that time. Also talks of experience as Governor of Hong Kong.
Interview summaryNarrates his experience in the Black Watch Regiment in Africa and his later education at Oxford University. Shares his observation on the British's unpreparedness when it comes to the independence of colonies and talks of his work at the Foreign Office and love for the Chinese language. Recounts the Cultural Revolution and Red Guard activities, as well as the relationship between the British and the Chinese at that time. Also talks of experience as Governor of Hong Kong.I029. Hong Kong Heritage Project, accessed 04/10/2023, https://www.hongkongheritage.org/nodes/view/22339
