Sir Alexander John Arbuthnot, KCSI, CIE (11 October1822, Killaloe, Ireland — disappeared 10 June1907) was a British official and writer. The article is about the order of chivalry known as Star of India. For other items of the same name, please see disambiguation at Star of India. ... The Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire is an order of chivalry founded by Victoria in 1877. ... October 11 is the 284th day of the year (285th in leap years). ... 1822 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Killaloe is a town in east County Clare, Republic of Ireland, situated in the midwest of Ireland. ... June 10 is the 161st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (162nd in leap years), with 204 days remaining. ... 1907 (MCMVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ...
Abuthnot served as acting Governor of Tamil Nadu, Madras, India, for about three months, from 19 February to 15 May of 1872. He later served as a member of the Council of the Secretary of State for India from 1888 to 1893. February 19 is the 50th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... May 15 is the 135th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (136th in leap years). ... The office of Secretary of State for India or India Secretary was created in 1858 when India was brought under direct British rule (British Raj). ...
Arbuthnot was honored by the Crown with the titles of Knight Commander of The Most Exalted Order of the Star of India and Companion of The Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire. The Most Exalted Order of the Star of India is an order of chivalry founded by Victoria in 1861. ... The Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire is an order of chivalry founded by Victoria in 1877. ...
He was a noted amateur rose grower.
Publications
Arbuthnot, Alexander John. Select reports of criminal cases determined in the Court of Foujdaree Udalat of Madras (publishing data unknown)
Arbuthnot, Alexander John. Lord Clive; the foundation of British rule in India (Builders of Greater Britain) (publishing data unknown)
Arbuthnot, Alexander John. Memories of Rugby & India (publishing data unknown)
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