George Digby Barker
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George Digby Barker (Chinese Translated Name 伯加) was a British soldier and colonial administrator who became the acting administrator of Hong Kong between May and December of 1891. He was eventually succeeded by Sir William Robinson, who became the 11th Governor of Hong Kong. He was the Major General of China and Hong Kong from 1890 to 1895.
Barker Road on The Peak was named after him. The Mansion of the Chief Secretary is located on there.
| Preceded by: Sir George William Des Vœux |
Administrator of Hong Kong May-December 1891 |
Followed by: Sir William Robinson |
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