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Anderson, Sir George William, K.C.B., a distinguished Indian civilian, born in London in 1791. Under Elphinstone he drew up the well-known Bombay Code of 1827, became member of council in that presidency, and acted for a year (1841-2) as Governor. In 1849 he was made Govornor of Mauritius, but was soon after transferred to Ceylon. His health gave way, and he retired in 1855. His death occurred two years later.