Nicholas Morse (died 28 May 1772) the great-grandson of the British statesman and revolutionary Oliver Cromwell and served as the last President of Madras before the Battle of Madras and the French occupation of Fort St George and its surroundings in 1746.Morse’s Presidency was short and was characterised by hostilities between the British and the French.
active years start date
1744-01-14
death date
1772-05-28
order in office
President of Fort St George (Madras)
successor
Fort St. David, Bertrand-François Mahé de La Bourdonnais, John Hinde
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