George Eden, 1st Earl of Auckland
Former Governor-General of India
George Eden, 1st Earl of Auckland, GCB, PC was an English Whig politician and colonial administrator. He was thrice First Lord of the Admiralty and also served as Governor-General of India between 1836 and 1842. Wikipedia
Born: August 25, 1784, Beckenham, United Kingdom
Died: January 1, 1849 (age 64 years), Hampshire, United Kingdom
Previous offices: Governor-General of India (1836–1842) and President of the Board of Trade of the United Kingdom (1830–1834)
Organizations founded: Zoological Society of London, Auckland School Shimla, and Barrackpore Government High School
Siblings: Robert Eden, 3rd Baron Auckland and Emily Eden
Deposed date: 1849