Wilfred Lawson Blythe
Wilfred Lawson Blythe | |
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Portrait of Blythe by H. A. Freeth | |
| 2nd Colonial Secretary of Singapore | |
| In office 30 June 1950 – 30 July 1953 | |
| Monarchs | George VI Elizabeth II |
| Governor | Sir Franklin Gimson Sir John Nicoll |
| Preceded by | Sir Patrick McKerron |
| Succeeded by | William Goode |
| Governor of Singapore (Acting) | |
| In office 20 March 1952 – 21 April 1952 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Preceded by | Sir Franklin Gimson |
| Succeeded by | Sir John Nicoll |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 November 1896 |
| Died | 6 November 1975 (aged 78) |
| Spouse |
Muriel Gertrude Woodward
(m. 1925; died 1969) |
| Profession | Colonial administrator |
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Wilfred Lawson Blythe CMG (9 November 1896 – 6 November 1975) was a British colonial administrator who served as the second Colonial Secretary of Singapore from 30 June 1950 to 30 July 1953.
Blythe joined Malayan Civil Service as a cadet in 1921 and Chinese Protectorate before rising to the high position of Colonial Secretary of Singapore and retired on 30 July 1953.