William Amherst, 1st Earl Amherst
Former Governor-General of India
William Pitt Amherst, 1st Earl Amherst GCH PC was a British diplomat and colonial administrator. He was Governor-General of India between 1823 and 1828. Wikipedia
Born: January 14, 1773, Bath, United Kingdom
Died: March 13, 1857 (age 84 years), National Trust - Knole, United Kingdom
Children: Jeffrey Amherst and Frederick Campbell Amherst
Spouse: Lady Mary Sackville (m. 1839–1857)
Education: Christ Church and Westminster School
Parents: William Amherst and Elizabeth Amherst
Cousin: Maj.-Gen. Jeffrey Amherst