Life and career
Of Hakka Han Chinese descent, Hochoy's family emigrated to Trinidad when he was two years old. He spent his early years in Blanchisseuse. After rising through the civil service, Hochoy was appointed the first non-European Governor in the entire British Empire in 1960, and the first ethnic Chinese 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 Thelma Huggins, a social activist.Legacy
The Sir Solomon Hochoy Highway and the Solomon Hochoy Trophy (for football) are named in his honour.References
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