Dictionary of Indian Biography/Chamier, John

by Charles Edward Buckland

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CHAMIER, JOHN ( ? - ? )

I.C.S. : appointed a writer, 1772 : Factor, 1778 : Junior Merchant, 1780 : absent in England for 7 years : Senior Merchant, 1787 : Secretary, 1790, in the Military, Political, and Secret Departments, and Judge Advocate General : "Chief" of Vizagapatam, for 6 years : Chief Secretary to Madras Government, 1801 : Provisional Member of Council, Madras, 1802 : confirmed as Member, 1803 : resigned, 1805 : returned to England.