Solomon Hochoy

His Excellency Sir Solomon Hochoy
1st Governor General of Trinidad and Tobago
In office 31 August 1962 – 1972
Prime Minister	Eric Williams
Succeeded by	Ellis Clarke
Personal details
Born	20 April 1905(1905-04-20) Jamaica
Died	15 November 1983(1983-11-15) (aged 78) Blanchisseuse
Nationality	Trinidad and Tobago
Spouse(s)	Thelma Huggins

Sir Solomon Hochoy TC, GCMG, GCVO, OBE (20 April 1905, Jamaica – 15 November 1983, Blanchisseuse, Trinidad and Tobago) was the last British Governor of Trinidad and Tobago, the first non-white Governor and the first Governor General after independence and the first British viceroy of non-European descent.

Of Hakka Chinese background, his family emigrated to Trinidad when he was two years old and he grew up in Blanchisseuse. After rising through the civil service, Hochoy was appointed Governor in 1960 (the first West Indian to be Governor).

When Trinidad and Tobago became independent in 1962 Hochoy was appointed Governor General. He retired from that position in 1972 and was succeeded by Ellis Clarke. After retirement he returned to Blanchisseuse where he spent the remainder of his life.

Family

He was married to the former Thelma Huggins, a social activist.

Legacy

The Sir Solomon Hochoy Highway and the Solomon Hochoy Trophy (for football) are named in his honour.

References

• Anthony, Michael (2001). Historical Dictionary of Trinidad and Tobago. Scarecrow Press, Inc. Lanham, Maryland, US & London, UK. ISBN 0-8108-3173-2. 

Government offices
Preceded by Sir Edward Betham Beetham	Governor of Trinidad and Tobago 1960–1962	Succeeded by —
Preceded by —	Governor-General of Trinidad and Tobago 1962–1972	Succeeded by Ellis Clarke

References

• Lady Thelma Hochoy
• Hochoys