William Gyfford
William Gyfford | |
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| Agent of Madras | |
| In office 3 July 1681 – 8 August 1684 | |
| Preceded by | Streynsham Master |
| Succeeded by | Elihu Yale |
| President of Madras | |
| In office 26 January 1685 – 25 July 1687 | |
| Preceded by | Elihu Yale |
| Succeeded by | Elihu Yale |
| Personal details | |
| Occupation | lawyer, administrator |
| Signature | |
William Gyfford was an English factor and Agent of Madras from 3 July 1681 to 8 August 1684 and the President of Madras from 26 January 1685 to 25 July 1687.
William Gyfford was associated with the East India Company's factory at Madras right from the time of its inception. He was made a factor of the East India Company in December 1657 and in 1662 became also a member of Council of Fort St George.