Sir Claud Severn (1869–1933) was a British colonial administrator. Severn joined the colonial civil service in British Malaya in 1894 and worked under the Governor of the Straits Settlements. In 1912, he became Colonial Secretary of Hong Kong and remained in the post until 1925. During this period, Severn governed Hong Kong twice as acting administrator during transition periods between Governors.
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Born
- 1869
- Died
- April 8, 1933
