Mountstuart Elphinstone
Governor of Bombay, Scottish historian (1779-1859)
Mountstuart Elphinstone was born on October 6, 1779 in Dumbarton and died on November 20, 1859 in Surrey, aged 80. Recorded occupations: diplomat, historian, writer, politician, governor and colonial administrator. Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Positions held include ambassador of the United Kingdom and Governor of Bombay. Educated at Royal High School.
- Born
- October 6, 1779 · Dumbarton
- Died
- November 20, 1859 · Surrey
- Age at death
- 80
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Occupations
- diplomat, historian, writer, politician, governor, colonial administrator
- Positions held
- ambassador of the United Kingdom, Governor of Bombay
- Education
- Royal High School
- Wikipedia editions
- 25 languages
- Signature licence
- No restrictions
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