John Evelyn Shuckburgh facts for kids
Sir John Evelyn Shuckburgh was an important British official who worked in different parts of the British Empire. He was born on March 18, 1877, in Eton, England, and passed away on February 8, 1953, in London. He held a special honor called KCMG, which stands for Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George.
About His Life
John Evelyn Shuckburgh was the oldest son of Evelyn Shirley Shuckburgh, who was a scholar. His mother was Frances Mary Pullen. John also had a son named Evelyn Shuckburgh, who later became a diplomat and an expert on the Middle East. He was born in London in 1909.
Sir John worked for the British government in what was called the Colonial Service. This meant he helped manage areas that were part of the British Empire. He worked in places like India and Palestine.
He was also a big fan of the famous writer Charles Dickens. The Oxford University Press even asked him to write the introduction for A Tale of Two Cities, which is one of Dickens' best books.
Governor of Nigeria
On July 1, 1940, John Evelyn Shuckburgh was chosen to be the temporary Governor of Nigeria. A governor is like a leader or manager of a territory. He held this important job until 1942. After him, Sir Alan Burns became the new Governor. Both Sir John's time as Governor and his successor's time were considered quite ordinary.
