Jonathan Duncan (Governor of Bombay)

He began his career in India in 1772, and in 1784 he was one of the charter members of the Asiatic Society founded in Calcutta by William Jones.

In 1788, was appointed superintendent and resident at Benares by Lord Cornwallis, where he helped stamp out the practice of infanticide.

In 1791, he started the Sanskrit College at Benares to promote the study of Hindu laws and philosophy in Banaras.

In 1795, he became governor of Bombay, and held that post for the rest of his life (nearly sixteen years).

His illegitimate son, also named Jonathan Duncan,[1] was an advocate of reforming the monetary system.