Henry Frankland
Memorial in Chichester Cathedral
| Henry Frankland | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Colonial Administrator |
| Known for | President of Bengal |
Henry Frankland (1690–1738)[1] was an administrator of the English East India Company.
Frankland served as President of Bengal in the eighteenth century.[2] He was a younger son of Sir Thomas Frankland, 2nd Baronet and Elizabeth Russell (through whom Frankland was a descendant of Oliver Cromwell) and was the father of Sir Charles Frankland, 4th Baronet, and Sir Thomas Frankland, 5th Baronet.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Deane |
President of Bengal 30 January 1726 – 17 September 1728 |
Succeeded by Edward Stephenson |
References
- ↑ "Kindred Britain - Henry Frankland". Stanford University. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
- ↑ Provinces of British India - World Statesmen
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