Lord William Bentinck, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Lord William Bentinck

First Governor General of India British soldier and statesman

Date of Birth: 14-Sep-1774

Place of Birth: Portland, Oregon, United States

Date of Death: 17-Jun-1839

Profession: military personnel, politician, diplomat, cricketer

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

William Henry Cavendish-Bentinck (14 September 1774 – 17 June 1839), known as Lord William Bentinck, was a British soldier and statesman.
He served as Governor-General of India from 1828 to 1835.
He has been credited for significant social and educational reforms in India including abolishing Sati, the suppression of female infanticide and human sacrifices, and ending lawlessness by eliminating Thuggee – which had existed for over 450 years – with the aid of his chief captain, William Henry Sleeman.
Along with Thomas Babington Macaulay he introduced English as the language of instruction in India.