Dictionary of Indian Biography/Astell, William

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ASTELL, WILLIAM (1774–1847)

Son of Godfrey Thornton, Bank of England Director: changed his name to Astell, 1807: was Director of the E.I.Co., 1807–46, and M.P. for Bridgewater 1807–32, afterwards for Bedfordshire: Chairman of the Directors in 1810, 1824, 1830, 1838: much opposed to Lord Ellen-borough's administration of India: Colonel of the Royal East India Volunteers: died March 7, 1847.