Edward Harrison (British administrator)
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Edward Harrison (3 December 1674 – 28 November 1732)[1] was a naval officer and official of the East India Company[1] and British politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1717 to 1726. He served as the President of Madras from 11 July 1711 to 8 January 1717.[2]
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Edward Harrison | |
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President of Fort St George (Madras) | |
In office 11 July 1711 – 8 January 1717 | |
Preceded by | William Fraser (acting) |
Succeeded by | Joseph Collett |
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Born | 3 December 1674 |
Died | 28 November 1732 |
Spouse | Frances Bray (1674–1752) |
Children | Audrey Ethelreda Harrison |
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