About John Beard
John Beard was a businessperson, known for Gabriel Boughton.
John Beard (died 1685) was an administrator of the English East India Company. He served as the Chief Agent and President of Bengal in the late seventeenth century.
Beard wrote one of the earliest accounts of the legend of Gabriel Boughton. He died in Hooghly in 1685.
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Who was John Beard?
businessman
When did John Beard die?
John Beard died in 1685 in Hooghly district.
What was John Beard's occupation?
John Beard was a businessperson.
What was John Beard known for?
John Beard was known for Gabriel Boughton.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Beard (colonial administrator)
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