William Vesey-FitzGerald
Sir William Robert Seymour Vesey-FitzGerald GCSI, GCIE, PC (1818 – 28 June 1885) was a British politician and colonial administrator. He served as Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs between 1858 and 1859 and as Governor of Bombay between 1867 and 1872.
Sir William Vesey-FitzGerald | |
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| Governor of Bombay | |
| In office 6 March 1867 – 6 May 1872 | |
| Monarch | Victoria |
| Preceded by | Henry Bartle Frere |
| Succeeded by | Sir Philip Edmond Wodehouse |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1818 County Clare |
| Died | 28 June 1885 Oxford, Oxfordshire |
| Nationality |  |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Alma mater | Christ Church, Oxford Oriel College, Oxford |
Background and education
FitzGerald was the illegitimate son of William Vesey-FitzGerald, 2nd Baron FitzGerald and Vesey. He was educated at both Christ Church, Oxford and Oriel College, Oxford, graduating with a degree in Classics in 1837.
Political career
FitzGerald was elected member for Horsham in 1848, but was unseated on petition. In 1852 he was once again elected for Horsham and was able to hold the seat until 1865.[1] He served under the Earl of Derby as Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs between 1858 and 1859. In 1866 he was appointed Governor of Bombay,[2] admitted to the Privy Council[3] and made a Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of India and Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire. On his return to Britain, he again represented Horsham in parliament from 1874 to 1875.[1] In 1875, he was appointed Chief Charity Commissioner.[4]
See also
References
- leighrayment.com House of Commons: Horncastle to Hythe
- "No. 23187". The London Gazette. 20 November 1866. p. 6157.
- "No. 23203". The London Gazette. 28 December 1866. p. 7171.
- "No. 24271". The London Gazette. 30 November 1875. p. 6048.
- Oxford Dictionary of National Biography
External links
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by Sir William Vesey-FitzGerald
- "Archival material relating to William Vesey-FitzGerald". UK National Archives.
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Jervis |
Member of Parliament for Horsham 1848 |
Succeeded by Lord Edward Fitzalan-Howard |
| Preceded by Lord Edward Fitzalan-Howard |
Member of Parliament for Horsham 1852–1865 |
Succeeded by Robert Henry Hurst |
| Preceded by Robert Henry Hurst |
Member of Parliament for Horsham 1874–1875 |
Succeeded by Robert Henry Hurst |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by Earl of Shelburne |
Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs 1858–1859 |
Succeeded by The Lord Wodehouse |
| Government offices | ||
| Preceded by Sir Bartle Frere |
Governor of Bombay 1867–1872 |
Succeeded by Sir Philip Wodehouse |