The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Lambert, Sir John
Lambert, Sir John, K.C.I.E.,(1893), I.C.S., (retired); s. of Rev. A. L. Lambert; b. 1838; m. Annie, d. of Lieutenant-General F. D. Atkinson, 1869; joined service in the Bengal Police as Assistant Superintendent, 1863; became District Superintendent; official visitor of Jail and Lunatic Asylums, 1872; Deputy Commissioner of Police, Calcutta, 1874; transferred to Foreign Department, 1882-84; acting Commissioner of Police, Calcutta, 1885-86; confirmed, 1889; Member, Legislative Council, Bengal, 1892-95; retired, 1897. Address: 81, Harcourt Terrace, S.W. Club: Oriental.