Sir Edward East 1st Baronet | |
|---|---|
| Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Judicature at Fort William | |
| In office 1813–1822 | |
| Preceded by | Sir Henry Russell, 1st Baronet |
| Succeeded by | John Franks |
| Member of Parliament for Great Bedwin | |
| In office 1792–1796 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 September 1764 Jamaica |
| Died | 8 January 1847 (aged 82) Battersea |
| Profession | Barrister, Judge, Educator |
Sir Edward Hyde East, 1st Baronet (9 September 1764 – 8 January 1847) was a British Member of Parliament, legal writer, and judge in India. He served as chief justice of Calcutta from 1813 to 1822. He was the first Principal of Hindu College (later Hindu School, Kolkata).