Richard Mayne
English barrister and joint Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sir Richard Mayne KCB (27 November 1796 – 26 December 1868) was a barrister and the joint first Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis, the head of the London Metropolitan Police (1829–1868). With an incumbency of 39 years, he was also the longest-serving Commissioner in the force's history, as well as the youngest on his appointment.
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Sir Richard Mayne | |
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Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis | |
In office 7 July 1829 – 26 December 1868 | |
Monarchs | George IV William IV Victoria |
Prime Minister | The Duke of Wellington The Earl Grey The Viscount Melbourne Robert Peel Lord John Russell The Earl of Derby The Earl of Aberdeen Viscount Palmerston Benjamin Disraeli William Ewart Gladstone |
Home Secretary | Robert Peel The Viscount Melbourne Baron Duncannon The Duke of Wellington Henry Goulburn Lord John Russell The Marquess of Normanby Sir James Graham and others |
Preceded by | Office created |
Succeeded by | Douglas Labalmondière (acting) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1796-11-27)27 November 1796 Dublin, Kingdom of Ireland (now Republic of Ireland) |
Died | 26 December 1868(1868-12-26) (aged 72) Belgravia, London, United Kingdom |
Resting place | Kensal Green Cemetery, London, United Kingdom |
Alma mater | Trinity College, Dublin (BA) Trinity College, Cambridge (MA) |
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