India/ England, Warren Hastings
India/ England, Warren Hastings, white glass portriat, circa 1800, by James Tassie, shoulder length bust of Warren Hastings bare head right, 100 x 83 mm, contained in original papier mache frame with loop for suspension. Good very fine and rare. £Sold
Warren Hastings, (1732-1818), first Governor General of Bengal from 1772 to 1785.His trial for corruption and cruelty in his Indian administration began in 1788 and lasted until 1795 taking up a total of one hundred and forty five days. Although acquitted the case cost him £70,000.
Subsequently the Company did provide him with financial assistance.
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