The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Durand, Sir Edward Law
Durand, Sir Edward Law, 1st Baronet (1892), C.B. (civil, 1887); s. of Sir H. H. Durand, R.E. (Q.V.); b. 1845; educ; at Bath, Repton and Guildford; m. Maude Ellen, d. of the late Algernon Charles Heber-Percv; joined 96th Regiment, 1865; B.S.C. (now I.A.) 1868; Assistant Commissioner, Afghan Boundary, 1884-86; Political Officer in charge of H.H, Yacoob Khan, ex-Amir of Afghanistan, 1882-87; Resident, Nepal, 1888; retired as Lt. Col, 1893. Address: 33, Ennismore Gardens, S.W. Clubs: United Service, and Sports.