Viceroys of British India (1858-1947)

1. Canning becomes first Raj viceroy

   Nov 1, 1858Labels: Charles Canning, British Crown, Governorship

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2. Elgin succeeds Canning as viceroy

   Mar 12, 1862Labels: James Bruce, Earl of, Viceroy

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3. Napier serves as acting viceroy

   Nov 20, 1863Labels: Robert Napier, Acting Viceroy, Governor-General

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4. Denison serves as acting viceroy

   Dec 1, 1863Labels: William Denison, Acting Viceroy, Governor-General

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5. John Lawrence appointed viceroy

   Jan 12, 1864Labels: John Lawrence, Viceroy, Punjab

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6. Lord Mayo begins viceroyalty

   Jan 12, 1869Labels: Earl of, Richard Bourke, Viceroy

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7. Strachey serves as acting viceroy

   Feb 8, 1872Labels: John Strachey, Acting Viceroy, Governor-General

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8. Napier of Merchistoun serves as acting viceroy

   Feb 23, 1872Labels: Francis Napier, Lord Napier, Acting Viceroy

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9. Lord Northbrook begins viceroyalty

   May 3, 1872Labels: Lord Northbrook, Thomas Baring, Viceroy

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10. Lord Curzon begins term as viceroy

    Jan 6, 1899Labels: Lord Curzon, George Curzon, Viceroy

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11. Earl of Reading begins viceroyalty

    Apr 2, 1921Labels: Earl of, Rufus Isaacs, Viceroy

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12. Lord Irwin begins viceroyalty

    Apr 3, 1926Labels: Lord Irwin, Edward Wood, Viceroy

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13. Willingdon begins viceroyalty

    Apr 18, 1931Labels: Earl of, Freeman-Thomas, Viceroy

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14. Linlithgow begins viceroyalty

    Apr 18, 1936Labels: Marquess of, Victor Hope, Viceroy

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15. Wavell begins viceroyalty

    Oct 20, 1943Labels: Viscount Wavell, Archibald Wavell, Viceroy

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16. Mountbatten becomes last viceroy

    Mar 24, 1947Labels: Lord Mountbatten, Louis Mountbatten, Last Viceroy

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17. Mountbatten’s viceroyalty ends at independence

    Aug 15, 1947Labels: Lord Mountbatten, Independence, Governor-General

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