Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice
English politician, 34th Governor-General of India
English politician, 34th Governor-General of India
1927
99 years ago — 82 years old
Leaders & Politicians
United Kingdom
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Served as the 34th Governor-General of India
Oversaw governance during the Indian famine of 1896-97
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