Edward Harrison | |
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| President of Fort St George (Madras) | |
| In office 11 July 1711 – 8 January 1717 | |
| Preceded by | William Fraser (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Collett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 December 1674 |
| Died | 28 November 1732 |
| Spouse | Frances Bray (1674–1752) |
| Children | Audrey Ethelreda Harrison |
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Edward Harrison (3 December 1674 – 28 November 1732)[1] was a naval officer and official of the East India Company[1] and British politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1717 to 1726. He served as the President of Madras from 11 July 1711 to 8 January 1717.[2]
- ^ a b "A genealogical survey of the peerage of Britain as well as the royal families of Europe Person Page – 2615". peerage.com. Retrieved 26 April 2008.
- ^ Martin, John. "Townshend, Etheldreda". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (online ed.). Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/ref:odnb/68358. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)