The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Bradford, Colonel Sir Edward Ridle Colborne
Bradford, Colonel Sir Edward Ridle Colborne, Baronet: Born July 27 1836: son of Rev. W. M. K. Bradford: educated at Marlborough: entered the Madras Army, 1854; Captain, 1865; Colonel in 1884: served in the Persian campaign, 1856-7: in the Indian Mutiny, in the N.W. Provinces, 1858-9: commanded a regt. of the Central India Horse, 1858-1869: entered the Political Departmet: General Superintendent for suppressing Thagi and Dakaiti, 1874: attended H.R.H. the Prince of Wales on his tour in India, 1875-6; Agent to the Governor-General for Rajaputana and Chief Commissionier Ajmere; Secretary in the Political, and Secret Department, India office, 1887: accompanied H.R.H. Prince Edward Duke of Clarence, on his tour in India, 1889-90; A.D.C. to the Queen 1889-93: Chief Commissioner of Police in the Metropolis, 1890-1903. K.C.S.I., 1885 G.C.B. G.C.V.O., 1902: Baronet, 1902. Extra Equerry to the King, 1903: Address: 50, South Audley Street, W. Army and Navy Club.