Dictionary of Indian Biography/Blackburne, Sir William
BLACKBURNE, SIR WILLIAM (1764–1839)
Political : joined the Madras Army in 1782 : served against the Poligars in 1784, and in the defeat of Tippoo, 1892 : was Interpreter of Mahratti at Tanjore in 1787 under the Resident, and was himself Resident, 1801–23 : remodelled the administration there and in Pudukota : was sent on missions to Travancore : Maj-General : knighted 1838 : died Oct. 16, 1839.