Alexander Porteous
Alexander Porteous | |
|---|---|
| Political officer of the North Lushai Hills | |
| In office 1894–1897 | |
| Preceded by | A.W. Davis |
| Succeeded by | John Shakespear |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 1, 1855 |
| Died | October 14, 1932 (aged 77) |
| Parent(s) | Alexander Porteous of Lauriston (Father) Helen Porteus (Mother, b. Scott) |
| Education | Harrow School |
| Profession | Colonial officer |
| Known for | Superintendent of the Lushai Hills |
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Alexander Porteous CIE (1 July 1855 - 14 October 1932) was a British colonial officer and administrator. Porteous spent his career administrating different districts of British Northeast India, such as Assam, Manipur, Sylhet, the Naga Hills and the Lushai Hills.