St John Thackeray
British colonial administrator
About St John Thackeray
Lived 1778 – 1824 (aged 45–46).
St John Thackeray (1791–1824) was a British collector and political agent, who was working in south India for British East India Company during the 1820s.
Early life St John Thackeray belonged to Madras Civil Service, Mallasarja died in 1824, and whether he adopted a boy before his death was a fact contested by St John Thackeray. at Kittur, Karnataka, when he was waging a war against Kittur Chennamma, the Rani (Queen) of Kittur. He along with other forces tried to enter the fortified town of Kittur with "inadequate means".
Memorial
An obelisk was constructed at Dharwar in memory of Thackeray.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was St John Thackeray?
British colonial administrator
When was St John Thackeray born?
St John Thackeray was born in 1778.
When did St John Thackeray die?
St John Thackeray died on 23 October 1824 in Dharwad, India, Karnataka.
What was St John Thackeray known for?
St John Thackeray was known for East India Company.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: St John Thackeray
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