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Charles Bourchier

Governor of Madras from 1767 to 1770

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About Charles Bourchier

Charles Bourchier (died 1810) was an official of the East India Company and was Governor of Madras from 1767 to 1770.

Bourchier was the elder son of Richard Bourchier, Governor of Bombay and his wife Sarah Hawkins, daughter of George Hawkins, of Clayhill, Epsom, Surrey. He joined the service of the East India Company. Bourchier was appointed Governor of Madras on 25 January 1767. He held the post until 31 January 1770.

Bourchier married Anne Foley, daughter of Thomas Foley, M.P. for Herefordshire, on 6 May 1776.

Bourchier died at the age of 82, on 2 February 1810. His widow died aged 80 at Hadham, Hertfordshire on 14 May 1814.

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Positions held
Governor of Madras, High Sheriff of Hertfordshire

Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles Bourchier?

governor of Madras from 1767 to 1770

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles Bourchier

· Wikidata: Q42727064

· DBpedia: Charles Bourchier (governor)

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