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George Rainy

1875 – 1946

British colonial administrator and civil servant

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About George Rainy

Lived 1875 – 1946 (aged 70–71).

Sir George Rainy, KCSI, KCIE (11 February 1875 – 27 January 1946) was a British colonial administrator in India. A member of the Indian Civil Service, he was member of the Governor-General's Executive Council in charge of the Commerce and Railway Departments from 1927 to 1932.

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Important facts

Born
1875
Birth century
Died
1946
Also known as
Sir George Rainy

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Rainy?

British colonial administrator and civil servant

When was George Rainy born?

George Rainy was born in 1875.

When did George Rainy die?

George Rainy died in 1946.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Rainy

· Wikidata: Q111806011

· DBpedia: George Rainy (civil servant)

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