William Ambrose Morehead
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William Ambrose Morehead (17 October 1805 – 1 December 1863) was a British civil servant of the Indian civil service who acted as the Governor of Madras for two terms in 1860 and 1860–61.
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William Ambrose Morehead | |
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Governor of Madras Presidency (acting) | |
In office 8 June 1860 – 5 July 1860 | |
Preceded by | Sir Charles Trevelyan |
Succeeded by | Sir Henry George Ward |
In office 4 August 1860 – 18 February 1861 | |
Preceded by | Sir Henry George Ward |
Succeeded by | Sir William Thomas Denison |
Personal details | |
Born | 17 October 1805[1] Edinburgh, Scotland |
Died | 1 December 1863 (age 58) Edinburgh, Scotland |
Nationality | British |
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