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St John Thackeray

1778 – 1824

British colonial administrator

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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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Important facts

Born
1778
Birth century
Known for
East India Company

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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

· Wikidata: Q7593673

· DBpedia: St John Thackeray

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