George Brown (governor of Bombay)

For other people named George Brown, see George Brown (disambiguation).

The Honourable
George Brown
Governor of Bombay
In office
1811–1812
Preceded byJonathan Duncan
Succeeded bySir Evan Nepean
Personal details
Born15 December 1775
Died1 May 1819(1819-05-01) (aged 43)
Baker Street, London
Resting placeStreatham
Spouse
Hannah Roberts
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(m. 1811)​
Children6
OccupationEast India Company official
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George Brown (15 December 1775 – 1 May 1819) was an East India Company civil servant and the British governor of Bombay from 11 August 1811 to 12 August 1812. Acting temporarily in the role after the death in office of Jonathan Duncan, he was replaced by Sir Evan Nepean. His time in office included work combatting Indian infanticide and communication with Muhammad Ali of Egypt on the Ottoman–Wahhabi war.

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