George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie
The Earl of Dalhousie | |
|---|---|
| Governor of Nova Scotia | |
| In office 1816–1820 | |
| Monarch | George III |
| Preceded by | George Stracey Smyth |
| Succeeded by | Sir James Kempt |
| Governor General of British North America | |
| In office 1820–1828 | |
| Monarch | George IV |
| Preceded by | The Duke of Richmond |
| Succeeded by | Sir James Kempt |
| Commander-in-Chief of India | |
| In office 1830–1832 | |
| Monarch | William IV |
| Preceded by | The Viscount Combermere |
| Succeeded by | Sir Edward Barnes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 October 1770 |
| Died | 21 March 1838 (aged 67) |
| Spouse | Christian Broun |
| Children | 3 sons, including James |
| Parent(s) | George Ramsay, 8th Earl of Dalhousie Elizabeth Glen |
| Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
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General George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie, GCB (23 October 1770 – 21 March 1838), styled Lord Ramsay until 1787, was a British Army officer and colonial administrator. He served as the Governor of Nova Scotia from 1816 to 1820, Governor General of British North America (or governor general of Upper and Lower Canada) from 1820 to 1828, and Commander-in-Chief, India from 1820 to 1832. In turn, his son, James Andrew Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie, would later serve as Governor-General of India.