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John Strachey

East India Company civil servant (1823-1907) · Politicians · Died at 84

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Sir John Strachey was a British civil servant and writer in India who served as Lieutenant-Governor of the North-Western Provinces from 1874 to 1876.

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John Strachey, standing at right end, with John Lawrence, Viceroy of India and other council members. c. 1864John Strachey, standing at right end, with John Lawrence, Viceroy of India and other council members. c. 1864Sir John Strachey (left), together with his brother Sir Richard, 1876.Sir John Strachey (left), together with his brother Sir Richard, 1876.Commemorative Tablet to Sir John Strachey at the Agra FortCommemorative Tablet to Sir John Strachey at the Agra Fort

Awards

Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire
Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India

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Sibling: Richard Strachey

About this person

Sir John Strachey was a British civil servant and writer in India who served as Lieutenant-Governor of the North-Western Provinces from 1874 to 1876. He was briefly acting Governor-General in February 1872, before being replaced by the more appropriate Lord Napier who acted for the remainder of time until Lord Northbrook arrived.

Category
Politicians
Type
Public Official
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1823 to 1907 · aged 84

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