Sir Thomas Jackson Bart
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Sir Thomas Jackson Bart (1844 - 1915) was the chief manager of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation. He was responsible for financing the development of Colonial Hong Kong under the first large scale bank.
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[edit] Early years
In 1864 the foundation of the HSBC building was being developed[1]. Jackson may have immigrated from the United Kingdom to Hong Kong as early as 1865 to take part in the bank opening.
[edit] Achievements
From 1870 to 1902 Jackson was the chief manager of HSBC[2]. Under his business leadership the bank became the premiere bank in Asia. Though some references have indicated his tenure at HSBC actually began in 1876 with a 26 year tenure.
[edit] Legacy
A statue of Jackson was raised in Statue Square in honor of his contribution to the financial industry[3].
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[edit] References
- ^ Lim, Patricia. [2002] (2002). Discovering Hong Hong's Cultural Heritage. Central, Hong Kong: Oxford University Press. ISBN Volume One 0-19-592723-0
- ^ Lambcutlet. "[1]. "Lambcutlet actual Statue Square box photo." Retrieved on 2007-02-17.
- ^ Lim, Patricia. [2002] (2002). Discovering Hong Hong's Cultural Heritage. Central, Hong Kong: Oxford University Press. ISBN Volume One 0-19-592723-0
