George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie
The Earl of Dalhousie | |
|---|---|
| Governor of Nova Scotia | |
| In office 1816–1820 | |
| Monarch | George III |
| Preceded by | George Stracey Smyth |
| Succeeded by | Sir James Kempt |
| Governor General of British North America | |
| In office 1820–1828 | |
| Monarch | George IV |
| Preceded by | The Duke of Richmond |
| Succeeded by | Sir James Kempt |
| Commander-in-Chief of India | |
| In office 1830–1832 | |
| Monarch | William IV |
| Preceded by | The Viscount Combermere |
| Succeeded by | Sir Edward Barnes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 October 1770 Dalhousie Castle, Midlothian, Scotland |
| Died | 21 March 1838 (aged 67) Dalhousie Castle, Midlothian, Scotland |
| Nationality | British |
| Spouse | Christian Broun |
| Children | 3 sons, including James |
| Parent(s) | George Ramsay, 8th Earl of Dalhousie Elizabeth Glen |
| Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
General George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie, GCB (23 October 1770 – 21 March 1838), styled Lord Ramsay until 1787, was a British Army officer and colonial administrator. He served as the Governor of Nova Scotia from 1816 to 1820, Governor General of British North America from 1820 to 1828 and Commander-in-Chief, India from 1820 to 1832. In turn, his son, James Andrew Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie, would later serve as Governor-General of India.