William Amherst, 1st Earl Amherst
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William Pitt Amherst, 1st Earl Amherst GCH PC (14 January 1773 – 13 March 1857) was a British diplomat and colonial administrator. He was Governor-General of India between 1823 and 1828.
Quick Facts Governor-General of the Presidency of Fort William, Monarch ...
The Earl Amherst | |
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Governor-General of the Presidency of Fort William | |
In office 1 August 1823 – 13 March 1828 | |
Monarch | George IV |
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Preceded by | John Adam (Acting Governor-General) |
Succeeded by | William Butterworth Bayley (Acting Governor-General) |
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Born | (1773-01-14)14 January 1773 Bath, Somerset |
Died | 13 March 1857(1857-03-13) (aged 84) Knole House, Kent |
Nationality | British |
Spouses | |
Children | 3, including Sarah and William |
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Alma mater | Christ Church, Oxford |
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