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Charles Crommelin

1717 – 1788

British colonial administrator

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About Charles Crommelin

Lived 1717 – 1788 (aged 71). Charles Crommelin was a colonial administrator.

Charles Crommelin (1717–1788) was a Governor of Bombay during the British Raj from 1760 to 1767.

Crommelin was born in Bombay, where his father, Marc Anthony Crommelin was a factor for the British East India Company. Charles first joined the staff of the East India Company in 1733.

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Birth century
Positions held
Governor of Bombay

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles Crommelin?

British colonial administrator

When was Charles Crommelin born?

Charles Crommelin was born on 27 June 1717 in Mumbai.

When did Charles Crommelin die?

Charles Crommelin died on 25 December 1788 in Cossimbazar.

What was Charles Crommelin's occupation?

Charles Crommelin was a colonial administrator.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles Crommelin

· Wikidata: Q5076557

· DBpedia: Charles Crommelin

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