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 Right Honourable The Lord Harris GCSI | |
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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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