Statements (64)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Politician
|
| gptkbp:born |
March 14, 1774
|
| gptkbp:children |
3
|
| gptkbp:died |
June 17, 1839
|
| gptkbp:education |
gptkb:University_of_Edinburgh
|
| gptkbp:heldIn |
gptkb:Governor-General_of_India
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
William Henry Bentinck
|
| gptkbp:knownFor |
Reforming_British_rule_in_India
|
| gptkbp:nationality |
British
|
| gptkbp:office |
Governor_of_Madras
Member_of_Parliament_for_the_City_of_London Member_of_Parliament_for_Penryn_and_Falmouth |
| gptkbp:politicalParty |
gptkb:Whig_Party
|
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Lord_William_Cavendish-Bentinck
|
| gptkbp:reform |
Promotion of education
Promotion of trade and commerce Promotion of scientific research Abolition of Sati Support for the abolition of slavery Promotion of public health initiatives Promotion of social justice initiatives Support for the establishment of research institutions Promotion of women's rights Promotion of fair labor practices Promotion of public health campaigns Support for the establishment of community centers Support for the establishment of hospitals Support for the establishment of libraries Promotion of public works Promotion of agricultural improvements Support for the establishment of schools Promotion of social reforms Promotion of cultural exchanges Promotion of agricultural education Support for the establishment of charitable organizations Promotion of environmental conservation efforts Support for the development of infrastructure projects Support for the establishment of trade unions Promotion of literacy initiatives Promotion of cultural heritage preservation. Support for the establishment of vocational training programs Suppression of Thuggee Support for the establishment of women's organizations Support for the establishment of cooperative societies Establishment of the first railway in India Establishment of the first telegraph line in India Establishment of the first university in India Promotion of economic equality initiatives Establishment of the first medical college in India Legal_reforms_in_India Establishment_of_the_Indian_Civil_Service Establishment_of_a_legal_system_based_on_British_law Establishment_of_a_police_force_in_India Establishment_of_a_postal_system_in_India Improvement_of_infrastructure_in_India Introduction_of_English_education Promotion_of_economic_development_in_India Support_for_the_arts_and_culture_in_India |
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Lady_Mary_Bentinck
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Lord_Auckland
|
| gptkbp:termEnd |
1827
1835 |
| gptkbp:termStart |
1820
1828 |