William Gyfford | |
|---|---|
| Agent of Madras | |
| In office 3 July 1681 – 8 August 1684 | |
| Preceded by | Streynsham Master |
| Succeeded by | Elihu Yale |
| President of Madras | |
| In office 26 January 1685 – 25 July 1687 | |
| Preceded by | Elihu Yale |
| Succeeded by | Elihu Yale |
| Personal details | |
| Occupation | lawyer, administrator |
| Signature |  |
William Gyfford was an English factor and Agent of Madras from 3 July 1681 to 8 August 1684 and the President of Madras from 26 January 1685 to 25 July 1687.[1]
William Gyfford was associated with the East India Company's factory at Madras right from the time of its inception. He was made a factor of the East India Company in December 1657 and in 1662 became also a member of Council of Fort St George.[2]
- ^ List of Governors of Madras, from worldstatesmen.org
- ^ Works Issued by the Hakluyt Society by Hakluyt Society - 1888, pp clxxxv