James Cosmo Melvill

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Sir James Cosmo Melvill was the last secretary of the East India Company. - AsNotedIn

Notable Position Organization From To
Financial Secretary, Chief Secretary East India Company 1808 1858

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Y/M/D Description Association Composition Place Locale Food Event
Y/M/D Description Association Composition Place Locale Food Event
1792/00/00 James Cosmo Melvill is born at Guernsey, the third son of Philip Melvill and his wife, Elizabeth Carey (died 1844), youngest daughter of Peter Dobree of Beauregarde, Guernsey. Born Bailiwick of Guernsey Duchy of Normandy
1838/00/00 Sir James Cosmo Melvill (1792-1861) buys Cannon Hall c 1838, the same year he becomes chief secretary of the East India Company. The name 'Cannon Hall' comes from the cannons he placed around the estate. Home Cannon Hall Hampstead
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