William Amherst, 1st Earl Amherst, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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British diplomat
Date of Birth: 14-Jan-1773
Place of Birth: Bath, England, United Kingdom
Date of Death: 13-Mar-1857
Profession: politician, diplomat
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn 
About William Amherst, 1st Earl Amherst
- William Pitt Amherst, 1st Earl Amherst, GCH, PC (14 January 1773 – 13 March 1857) was a British diplomat and colonial administrator.
- He was Governor-General of India between 1823 and 1828.
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| Alternative names | W. Devis; A. W. Devis; Devis; A.W. Devis | ||
| Description | British painter English painter of history paintings and portraits. He was appointed draughtsman in a voyage projected by the East India Company in 1783, under Captain Henry Wilson, in which he was wrecked on the Pelew Islands before proceeding to Canton and thence to Bengal. He painted portraits and historical subjects, sixty-five of which he exhibited (1779–1821) at the Royal Academy. | ||
| Date of birth/death | 10 August 1762 | 11 February 1822 | |
| Location of birth/death | London | London | |
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