William Barwell
| William Barwell | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1705 |
| Died | 1769 |
| Occupation | Colonial Administrator |
| Known for | President of Bengal |
William Barwell (1705-1769) was an administrator of the English East India Company.
He served as President of Bengal from 1748 to 1749.[1] He was a director of the East India Company between 1758 and 1766.[2]
He was appointed High Sheriff of Surrey for 1768.
He married three times;firstly Elizabeth Eyre, secondly Mary Anne Atkinson and thirdly Elizabeth Pierce. His second son by his third wife was Richard Barwell, born in Calcutta, who became a very rich nabob and MP.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Forster |
President of Bengal 18 April 1748 – 17 June 1749 |
Succeeded by Adam Dawson |
References
- ↑ Provinces of British India - World Statesmen
- ↑ C.H. & D. Philips, 'Alphabetical List of Directors of the East India Company from 1758 to 1858', in Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society October 1941
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