The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/MacDonnell, Antony Patrick
Macdonnell, Antony Patrick, 1st Baron, (1908), P.C., (1902) G.C.S.I., (1879); K.C.I.E., (1893); K.C.V.O., (1803) C.S.I., (1888); s. of Mark Ganey Macdonnell of Shagh; b. 1844; educ: Queen’s College, Galway; entered B.C.S., 1865; Secretary to Government of Bengal, and Member, Bengal Legislative Council; Secretary to Government of India (Home Department); acting Chief Commissioner, Burmah, 1889; Chief Commissioner, Central Provinces, 1891; acting Lieutenant Governor of Bengal, 1893; Lieutenant-Governor of North West Provinces and Chief Commissioner of Oudh, 1895-1901; for sometime Member of the Council of India; Under Secretary for Ireland, 1902-08; Hon’ble D.C.L. Oxford, 1907; raised to Peerage as Baron Macdonnel of Swinford, 1908; m. Henrietta, d. of Ewen Macdonnel, 1875. Address: 3, Buckingham Gate, S.W. Clubs: Reform, and St. Stephens.