Stephen Popham
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Stephen Popham (5 July 1745 ā 13 June 1795) was a British politician and solicitor who is remembered for improving the residential locality of Georgetown in the city of Chennai, India and reforming the civic and police administration.
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Stephen Popham | |
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Member of Parliament for Castlebar | |
In office 1776ā? | |
Monarch | George III of the United Kingdom |
Preceded by | John William Hamilton |
Succeeded by | James Browne |
Personal details | |
Born | (1745-07-05)5 July 1745 United Kingdom |
Died | 13 June 1795(1795-06-13) (aged 49) Conjeevaram, Madras Presidency |
Alma mater | Trinity College, Cambridge |
Occupation | Solicitor, politician, civic activist |
Profession | Lawyer |
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