Arthur Purves Phayre

Sir Arthur Purves Phayre GCMG KCSI CB (7 May 1812 – 14 December 1885) was a career British Indian Army officer who was the first Commissioner of British Burma, 1862–1867, Governor of Mauritius, 1874–1878, and author.

Lieutenant General Sir
Arthur Purves Phayre
GCMG KCSI CB
Portrait by Colesworthey Grant (1855)
12th Governor of Mauritius
In office
1874–1878
Preceded byOffice established
1st Chief Commissioner of Burma
In office
31 January 1862  16 February 1867
Preceded byOffice established
Succeeded byAlbert Fytche
Personal details
Born(1812-05-07)7 May 1812
Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England
Died(1885-12-14)14 December 1885
OccupationAdministrator
AwardsKnight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George
Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of India
Companions of the Order of the Bath
Military service
Allegiance United Kingdom
Branch/service British Indian Army
RankLieutenant General
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