Charles Dallas
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Charles Dallas (c. 1767—26 April 1855), was a British military officer and colonial administrator. He served as the last East India Company Governor of Saint Helena.[1]
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Charles Dallas | |
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East India Company Governor of St. Helena | |
In office 6 Feb 1828 – 1834 | |
Personal details | |
Born | c. 1767 (1767) Edinburgh, Scotland |
Died | 26 April 1855 (aged 87–88) Exmouth, Exeter, England |
Spouse |
Janet
(m. 1801; died 1855) |
Children | 7 |
Parent |
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Military career | |
Allegiance | Great Britain |
Service/ | Honourable East India Company |
Rank | Brigadier-General |
Unit | Shropshire Corps of Yeomanry, St. Helena Regiment of Infantry |
Battles/wars | Napoleonic Wars |
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