George Harris, 3rd Baron Harris
George Francis Robert Harris, 3rd Baron Harris GCSI (14 August 1810 – 23 November 1872), was a British peer, Liberal politician and colonial administrator. He served as the Governor of Trinidad from 1846 to 1854 and Governor of Madras from 1854 to 1859.
The Lord Harris | |
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George Harris in the 1840s | |
| Governor of Madras Presidency | |
| In office 28 April 1854 – 28 March 1859 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel Eliott (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Sir Charles Edward Trevelyan |
| Governor of Trinidad | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 August 1810 Belmont, Kent, United Kingdom |
| Died | 23 November 1872 (aged 62) United Kingdom |
| Spouse | Sarah Cummins |
| Military Service | |
| Allegiance | Great Britain |
| Service/ | British Militia |
| Years of service | 1864 - 1872 |
| Rank | Honorary Colonel |
| Unit | East Kent Militia |
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