Dictionary of Indian Biography/Brydges, Sir Harford Jones, Baronet
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BRYDGES, SIR HARFORD JONES, BARONET (1764–1847)
In the E. I. Co.'s Civil Service: son of Harford Jones of Presteign: born Jan. 12, 1764: assumed the name of Brydges from his mother's family: Envoy to Persia, 1807–1811: Baronet in 1807: resigned in 1811: D.C.L., 1831: Privy Councillor: died March 17, 1847: wrote on Persian affairs and his mission.