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Abstract. Charles Metcalfe's 1808–1809 diplomatic mission from Delhi to the court of Ranjit Singh in Lahore was coordinated with Elphinstone's efforts in Peshawar – but Metcalfe was more successful politically.
7 de jun. de 2011 · Lord Metcalfe. June 7, 2011 December 22, 2017. Lord Metcalfe (Governor General of India 1835-36) had succeeded Lord William Bentinck, being senior member of council. His short term of office is memorable for the measure which his predecessor had initiated, but which he carried into execution. He is best known for giving entire liberty to the press.
METCALFE, CHARLES THEOPHILUS, 1st Baron METCALFE, colonial administrator; b. 30 Jan. 1785 in Calcutta, second son of Major Thomas Theophilus Metcalfe and Susanna Selina Sophia Debonnaire, widow of John Smith; d. 5 Sept. 1846 at Malshangar, near Basingstoke, England.
Charles Theophilus Metcalfe, 1er baron Metcalfe, né le 30 janvier 1785 à Calcutta et mort le 5 septembre 1846 à Oakley, est un administrateur colonial britannique. Il est tour à tour gouverneur général des Indes, gouverneur de la Jamaïque et gouverneur général de la Province du Canada.
14 de ene. de 2008 · Charles Theophilus Metcalfe, first Baron, governor general of British North America 1843-45 (b at Calcutta, India 30 Jan 1785; d at Malshanger, Hampshire, Eng 5 Sept 1846). He was educated at Eton and in 1801 joined the Indian Civil Service, where he earned a reputation as a talented and judicious administrator.
Charles Metcalfe may refer to: Charles Metcalfe, 1st Baron Metcalfe (1785–1846), British colonial administrator. Charles Metcalfe (British Army officer) (1865–1912), British general. Charles Russell Metcalfe (1904–1991), English botanist.
Press Act 1835 - Features. Governor-general Charles Metcalfe had a liberal attitude toward Indian Press and he repealed the 1823 regulations. This act, therefore, is called the ‘Metcalfe Act’ and Metcalfe is known as the ‘Liberator of the Indian Press’. This act remained in force till 1856 and led to the rapid growth of newspapers in ...
