Horatio Boileau Goad
Policeman and secretary of the Municipal Corporation of Simla, British India
About Horatio Boileau Goad
Lived 1839 – 1896 (aged 56). Horatio Boileau Goad was a British police officer.
Horatio Boileau Goad (18 September 1839 – 12 February 1896) was a policeman who rose to be the secretary of the Municipal Corporation of Simla, British India. Goad committed suicide in 1896.
Career description
He had an extraordinary knowledge of local languages and customs and was a master of disguise. He was the eldest son of Major Samuel Boileau Goad who built and owned 33 homes in Simla. Literary depiction by Kipling
Rudyard Kipling based the character Strickland in Plain Tales from the Hills on Goad. Suicide
Goad committed suicide in 1896.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Horatio Boileau Goad?
policeman and secretary of the Municipal Corporation of Simla, British India (1839-1896)
When was Horatio Boileau Goad born?
Horatio Boileau Goad was born on 18 September 1839.
When did Horatio Boileau Goad die?
Horatio Boileau Goad died on 12 February 1896.
What was Horatio Boileau Goad's occupation?
Horatio Boileau Goad was a police officer.
What nationality was Horatio Boileau Goad?
Horatio Boileau Goad was British.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Horatio Boileau Goad
· DBpedia: Horatio Boileau Goad
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