Marcus Rex
Marcus Rex, CMG (11 September 1886 – 28 September 1971) was the last British Resident of Perak during the World War II waged in British Malaya.
Marcus Rex CMG | |
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| 20th British Resident of Perak | |
| In office 1939–1941 | |
| Preceded by | Sir Geoffrey Edmund Cator |
| Succeeded by | Arthur Vincent Aston |
| Chief Secretary to the Government of the FMS | |
| In office 1935–1936 | |
| Preceded by | Malcolm Bond Shelley |
| Succeeded by | Christopher Dominic Ahearne (as Federal Secretary of the FMS) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 September 1886 |
| Died | 28 September 1971 (aged 85) |
| Alma mater | Trinity College |
| Occupation | Colonial administrator |
Education and career
Rex's early education was at Highgate School, London, after which he gained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from Trinity College, Cambridge in 1908. Rex began his service as Malayan Civil Service cadet in 1910,[1] he was soon promoted as Assistant to the Resident of Perak in 1912 and 1915. Rex also posted as District Officer of Kuala Kangsar in 1913. In 1917, he became the Superintendent of Opium in the State of Selangor, Negeri Sembilan and Pahang. Rex became the District Officer of Raub in 1919. He was the British Secretary for Federated Malay States in 1935 – 1936 and the last British Resident of Perak 1939 - 1941.
Rex was invested with Companion of the Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George (CMG) in 1941.[2]
References
- "No. 28431". The London Gazette. 1 November 1910. p. 7814.
- "No. 35029". The London Gazette (Supplement). 31 December 1940. pp. 5–6.
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| Government offices | ||
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| Preceded by Malcolm Bond Shelley |
Chief Secretary to the Government of the FMS 1935 – 1936 |
Succeeded by Christopher Dominic Ahearne as Federal Secretary of the FMS |
| Preceded by Sir Geoffrey Edmund Cator |
British Resident of Perak 1939 – 1941 |
Succeeded by Arthur Vincent Aston |