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William Pell Barton

1871 – 1956

British colonial administrator

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About William Pell Barton

Lived 1871 – 1956 (aged 85).

Sir William Pell Barton, (29 May 1871 – 28 November 1956) had a distinguished career in the Indian Political Service. He was British Resident in Baroda, Mysore (1920–25) and Hyderabad (1925–30) and was well known as an authority on the North West Frontier and the Princely states during the days of British rule in India. He was educated at Bedford Modern School, Worcester College, Oxford, and University College London.

Career In 1893 he passed the Indian Civil Service examinations and left England for the Punjab. In 1925 he was made British Resident in Hyderabad, during which time he further established good relationships in the Princely states and was on good terms with Sir Akbar Hydari.

Authorship On leaving the service he worked as an historian of the Princely states and was a frequent contributor to periodicals on Indian and Pakistani matters. Elizabeth Vidal Barton married Sir Richard Hamilton, 9th Baronet. India's North West Frontier. Published by John Murray, London, 1939 India's Fateful Hour. Published by John Murray, London, 1942

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Education
University College London, Bedford Modern School, Worcester College, Worcester College, Oxford
Awards
Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire
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Sir William Pell Barton

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Pell Barton?

British colonial administrator (1871-1926)

When was William Pell Barton born?

William Pell Barton was born on 29 May 1871.

When did William Pell Barton die?

William Pell Barton died on 28 November 1956.

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