What is recorded here
Francis Rawdon-Hastings, 1st Marquess of Hastings was born in County Down, Ireland on 9 December 1754. He later became a British Army officer, politician and colonial administrator who served as Governor-General of Fort William from 1813 to 1823.
Why this person is known: Governor-General of India (1754-1826)
- Birthplace
- County Down
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