Ellenborough

/ (ˈɛlənbrə) /

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noun

Earl of, title of Edward Law. 1780–1871, British colonial administrator: governor general of India (1742–44)

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How to use Ellenborough in a sentence

The famous trial in which Hone triumphed over Ellenborough occurred at the end of that year.
The English Utilitarians, Volume II (of 3)|Leslie Stephen
Ellenborough was an active administrator, and took a lively interest in questions of Indian policy.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 3|Various
Ellenborough went to India in order “to restore peace to Asia,” but the whole term of his office was occupied in war.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 3|Various
Ellenborough was led on till events were beyond his control, and his own just and merciful instructions were forgotten.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 3|Various

Seguin, Ellenborough, & Co. looked with lordly scorn upon her, as a worm blind to their attractions.
Atlantic Monthly, Vol. 12, August, 1863, No. 70|Various