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Arrival in Calcutta
- When
- August 1823
- Where
- Calcutta
William Pitt Amherst arrived in Calcutta in August 1823 to assume the role of Governor-General of the Presidency of Fort William.
Amherst's appointment followed the removal of Lord Hastings in 1823. He served as Governor-General from August 1823 to February 1828. The specific date of 1 August is treated as a placeholder, as the source only confirms the month of August for the start of his tenure.
Sources
- William Amherst, 1st Earl Amherst Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-04
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