Edward Harrison (British administrator)
Edward Harrison (3 December 1674 – 28 November 1732) was a naval officer and official of the East India Company and British politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1717 to 1726. He served as the President of Madras from 11 July 1711 to 8 January 1717.
Edward Harrison | |
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Portrait by Godfrey Kneller | |
| President of Fort St George (Madras) | |
| In office 11 July 1711 – 8 January 1717 | |
| Preceded by | William Fraser (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Collett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 December 1674 |
| Died | 28 November 1732 |
| Spouse | Frances Bray (1674–1752) |
| Children | Audrey Ethelreda Harrison |
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