C. G. Master
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Charles Gilbert Master CSI
(c. 1833 - d. March 9, 1903) was a British civil servant who served as a member of the executive council of the Governor of Madras from 1884 to 1889.
in 1852-53 and qualified for the Indian civil service.
Master served as a member of the Madras Legislative Council from 1884 to 1889. He was made a Companion of the Order of the Star of India
in 1887.
Order of the Star of India
The Most Exalted Order of the Star of India is an order of chivalry founded by Queen Victoria in 1861. The Order includes members of three classes:# Knight Grand Commander # Knight Commander # Companion...
(c. 1833 - d. March 9, 1903) was a British civil servant who served as a member of the executive council of the Governor of Madras from 1884 to 1889.
Early life and education
Master was born in 1833, the son of an Archdeacon of Manchester. He completed his education at HaileyburyHaileybury
Haileybury may refer to:* Haileybury, Ontario, part of Temiskaming Shores, a city in Ontario* Haileybury and Imperial Service College, a coeducational English public school in Hertfordshire...
in 1852-53 and qualified for the Indian civil service.
Career
Master moved to India in 1854 and served as Commissioner of Income Tax from 1860 to 1865 and Revenue Secretary to the Madras government from 1877 to 1882, when he was made Chief Secretary.Master served as a member of the Madras Legislative Council from 1884 to 1889. He was made a Companion of the Order of the Star of India
Order of the Star of India
The Most Exalted Order of the Star of India is an order of chivalry founded by Queen Victoria in 1861. The Order includes members of three classes:# Knight Grand Commander # Knight Commander # Companion...
in 1887.