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William Fytche
Administrator of the British East India Company / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the English politician, see William Fytche (MP).
William Fytche (1716 – 10 August 1753)[1] was an administrator of the English East India Company. He served as President of Bengal in the mid-eighteenth century.[2] He was one of the last administrators before the Battle of Plassey allowed the company to firmly establish its rule in India.
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William Fytche | |
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![]() Portrait by Thomas Hudson (1752) | |
Born | 1716 |
Died | 10 August 1753 |
Occupation | Colonial Administrator |
Known for | President of Bengal |
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