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David Landale[1] (6 August 1868 – 6 September 1935)[2] was the thirteenth tai-pan of Jardine, Matheson & Co. He served as chairman of the Shanghai Municipal Council, unofficial member of both the Legislative Council and Executive Council of Hong Kong, and chairman of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation.
Early life and career
David Landale was a distant relative of Jardine founder William Jardine. He was educated at Fettes College in Edinburgh. In May 1907 he moved to the Far East to become managing director of Jardine, Matheson & Co. and chairman of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He also served on the board of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation. He retired in 1920.
Public office
Landale was appointed to the Legislative Council of Hong Kong as an unofficial member on 29 May 1913 and served until 10 April 1919. He was appointed to the Executive Council on 25 July 1916 and again on 22 August 1918. In 1915 he was president of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce.
Marriage and family
In 1902 he married Mildred Sophia Fortune. They had two sons and two daughters. Their son D. F. Landale later became chairman and general manager of Jardine, Matheson & Co. Landale was the great-grandfather of Olympic champion Matthew Pinsent.
Death
David Landale died in London on 6 September 1935.
Legacy
Landale Street in Wan Chai, Hong Kong Island, is named in his honour.