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Sir John Macpherson, 1st Baronet
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Sir John Macpherson, 1st Baronet (1745 ā 12 January 1821), was a British administrator in India. He was the acting Governor-General of Bengal from 1785 to 1786.
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John Macpherson | |
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Governor-General of the Presidency of Fort William Acting | |
In office 8 February 1785[1] ā 11 September 1786 | |
Monarch | George III |
Preceded by | Warren Hastings |
Succeeded by | The Earl Cornwallis |
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Born | 1745 (1745) Sleat, Isle of Skye |
Died | 12 January 1821 (1821-01-13) Brompton Grove |
Nationality | British |
Alma mater | University of Aberdeen University of Edinburgh |
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