The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Hope, Sir Theodore Cracraft
Hope, Sir Theodore Cracraft, C.I.E. (1882), C.S.I. (1887), K.C.S.I. (1890), b, 1831; s. of late James Hope, M.D.; educ: Rugby, and Haileybury; entered I.C.S., Bombay, 1858; called to bar (Lincoln’s inn), 1806; Educational Inspector, 1855-8; Member, Imperial Legislative Council, 1875-80; Member, Legislative Council, Bombay, 1880; Secretary to Govermnent of India, Finance and Commerce Depart ment, 1881-2; Officiating Finance Minister, 1882; Member in charge of Public Works, 1882-7; Member of the Canterbury House of Laymen. Publications: Church and State in India, and various eductional and architectural works. Address: No. 21 Elveston Clan, S.W. Club: Athenaeum.