The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Baker, Sir Edward Norman
Baker, Sir Edward Norman, K.C.S.I. 1908, C.S.I. 1900; Born, 1857: son of late Arthur Baker; I.C.S., (Retd.) formerly Lieutenant-Governor of Bengal educated at Christ's College, Finchley; joined Bengal Civil Service, 1878; Deputy Commissioner, and then Under-Secretary to Government of Bengal, and to Government of India, Finance Department, 1885; Deputy-Secretary,1892-5; Magistrate and Collector of Customs, Calcutta; Secretary 1902-5; Financial Secretary to the Government of Bengal and Member of Bengal Legislative Council, 1898-1902; Financial Member of the Supreme Council,1905; Lieutenant-Governor of Bengal, 1908-1911. East India United Service and Reform Clubs.