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<p> Indian statesman, governor of [[Madras]] in 1806, but recalled for an error which led to the mutiny at Vellore; but was in 1827 appointed governor-general of India, which he governed wisely, abolishing many evils, such as Thuggism and Suttee, and effecting many beneficent reforms. Macaulay held office under him. He returned to [[England]] in 1835, became member for [[Glasgow]] in 1837, and died before he made any mark on home politics (1774-1839). </p> | <p> Indian statesman, governor of [[Madras]] in 1806, but recalled for an error which led to the mutiny at Vellore; but was in 1827 appointed governor-general of India, which he governed wisely, abolishing many evils, such as Thuggism and Suttee, and effecting many beneficent reforms. Macaulay held office under him. He returned to [[England]] in 1835, became member for [[Glasgow]] in 1837, and died before he made any mark on home politics (1774-1839). </p> | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:54, 15 October 2021
Lord William Henry Cavendish Bentinck [1]
Indian statesman, governor of Madras in 1806, but recalled for an error which led to the mutiny at Vellore; but was in 1827 appointed governor-general of India, which he governed wisely, abolishing many evils, such as Thuggism and Suttee, and effecting many beneficent reforms. Macaulay held office under him. He returned to England in 1835, became member for Glasgow in 1837, and died before he made any mark on home politics (1774-1839).
