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Sir John Macpherson, 1st Baronet (1745 – 12 January 1821), was a British administrator in India. He was the acting Governor-General of Bengal from 1785 to 1786.
John Macpherson (1726—September 6, 1792) was a Scottish-born privateer. After emigrating to colonial America, he built Mount Pleasant in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1762.
- 1726, Edinburgh, Scotland
- Old St. Paul's Episcopal Church Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
- Scottish
- September 6, 1792 (aged 65 or 66), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Sir John Stuart Macpherson, GCMG (25 August 1898 – 5 November 1971) was a British colonial administrator who served as the governor of Nigeria from 1948 to 1954, and as governor-general from 1954 to 1955.
- Himself (as Governor)
- James Wilson Robertson
Sir John Macpherson (1745–1821) was the son of a Scottish minister. His many tours of service with the East India Company were marred by corruption and scandal. He was made acting...
The long-lauded William Jones and the long-dismissed John Macpherson were not so different after all. The views of each ranged from the sublime heights of Enlightened philosophy to the grubby depths of imperial politics.
- Joshua Ehrlich
- 2019
Mount Pleasant was built by Scottish privateer John McPherson on his retirement to Philadelphia. During the Revolution, it was home to traitor Benedict Arnold and his wife. (Library Company of Philadelphia) Some prizes were ransomed rather than captured.
A biography of Sir John Stuart Macpherson, a British colonial administrator who served as the Governor of Nigeria from 1948 to 1955. See his portrait photographs and learn about his career and achievements.
