Dictionary of Indian Biography/Adam, Sir Frederick
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ADAM, SIR FREDERICK ( ? –1853)
Governor: son of Right Hon. William Adam: entered the Army, 1795: in the Guards, 1799: in Egypt, 1800–1: in Sicily and Spain: A.D.C. to the Prince Regent: Maj-General: commanded a Brigade at Waterloo: K. C. B.: Lord High Commissioner of the Ionian Islands, 1824–6: G.C.M.G.: P.C, 1831: Governor of Madras, 1832–7: G.C.B., 1840: Colonel of the 57th and 21st regts.: General, 1846: died Aug. 17, 1853.