George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie
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General George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie, GCB (23 October 1770 – 21 March 1838), styled Lord Ramsay until 1787, and Baron Dalhousie from 1815, was a Scottish soldier and colonial administrator. He was Governor of Nova Scotia from 1816 to 1820, Governor General of British North America from 1820 to 1828 and later Commander-in-Chief in India. In turn, his son, James Andrew Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie, would later serve as Governor-General of India.
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The Earl of Dalhousie | |
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Governor of Nova Scotia | |
In office 1816–1820 | |
Monarch | George III |
Preceded by | George Stracey Smyth |
Succeeded by | Sir James Kempt |
Governor General of British North America | |
In office 1820–1828 | |
Monarch | George IV |
Preceded by | The Duke of Richmond |
Succeeded by | Sir James Kempt |
Commander-in-Chief of India | |
In office 1830–1832 | |
Monarch | William IV |
Preceded by | The Viscount Combermere |
Succeeded by | Sir Edward Barnes |
Personal details | |
Born | (1770-10-23)23 October 1770 Dalhousie Castle, Midlothian, Scotland |
Died | 21 March 1838(1838-03-21) (aged 67) Dalhousie Castle, Midlothian, Scotland |
Nationality | British |
Spouse | Christian Broun |
Children | 3 sons, including James |
Parent(s) | George Ramsay, 8th Earl of Dalhousie Elizabeth Glen |
Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
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