Bertram Walter Elles | |
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18th British Resident of Perak | |
In office 1931–1932 | |
Preceded by | Charles Walter Hamilton Cochrane |
Succeeded by | Sir Geoffrey Edmund Cator |
Personal details | |
Born | 3 July 1877 Wimbledon, London |
Died | 1963 | (aged 85–86)
Spouse | Jean Challoner Lake |
Bertram Walter Elles (3 July 1877 – 1963) of Wimbledon, London and was the son of Jamieson Elles. On 24 February 1906, Bertham married Jean Challoner Lake daughter of Cannon Henry Lake at Saint Mary Abbots, Kensington. Upon his retirement, the Elles lived in Hartfield, Sussex.
Bertram received his education at Marlborough College and later admitted King's College on 2 October 1896, where he had a Bachelor of Arts in 1899. In 1903, he passed his Malay language.
Bertram joined the Malayan Civil Service (1900 - 1932) [1] and had posted to serve the Malay States in various positions before became the British Resident of Perak; below is the list of offices he held.