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 Dictionary of Indian Biography A to C

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Date transcribed2011-01-01
Transcribed byPeter Bailey
CommentNote that notables of Indian, Afghan, etc. origin do not always follow the alphabetical name pattern established by Buckland in his original work.

Surname  Benfield    
First Name(s)  Paul    
Year of Birth  ?    
Year of Death  1810    
Entry  In the E. I. Co.'s Civil Service : went to India in 1764 : in Madras he made money by trade, lending, and contracts, and had large money dealings with the Nawab of the Carnatic : one of these being unfavourably regarded by the Court of Directors in 1777, he resigned the service and retired to England, 1779 : but, having demanded an inquiry and explained, he was reinstated and returned to Madras, finally retiring in 1793 : lost his fortune in speculations and died in want, 1810 : M.P. for Cricklade in 1780.     
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