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Maurice Emygdius Watts

1878 – 1933

Indian lawyer and civil servant

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About Maurice Emygdius Watts

Lived 1878 – 1933 (aged 54).

Maurice Emygdius Watts (11 June 1878 – 22 February 1933) was an Indian lawyer, civil servant and administrator who served as the Diwan of Travancore from 1925 to 1929.

Early life and education Watts was born on 11 June 1878 to Frank Watts, Chief Secretary of the Government of Travancore. He had his early education in Madras and after graduating in law, entered the Madras provincial service in 1901.

Death Watts died on 22 February 1933 in London, aged 54. After India's independence in 1947, she settled down in Kotagiri in Nilgiris District, where she spent her last years.

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Who was Maurice Emygdius Watts?

Indian lawyer and civil servant

When was Maurice Emygdius Watts born?

Maurice Emygdius Watts was born on 18 June 1878 in Kingdom of Thiruvithamkoor.

When did Maurice Emygdius Watts die?

Maurice Emygdius Watts died on 22 February 1933 in London.

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· Wikipedia: Maurice Emygdius Watts

· Wikidata: Q5408857

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