Benedict Humeray
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Sir. Benedict Humeray | |
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 General Sir. Benedict Humeray | |
| Governor-General of the Lucis East Indiae Company | |
| In office 14 November 1800 – 10 December 1831 | |
| Monarch | Georgius III Georgious IV Willus IV |
| Preceded by | Sir. Jack MacDonald |
| Succeeded by | Sir. George Villemson |
| Governor-General of the Chiyoda Company Post | |
| In office 3 September 1835 – 27 June 1839 | |
| Preceded by | Peter MacKenzie |
| Succeeded by | Sir. Henry Downing |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Benedict Humeray 12 June 1778 Caernarvon, Lucis |
| Died | 30 August 1862 (aged 84) Caernarvon, Lucis |
| Resting place | St Paul's Cathedral, London |
| Children | John Benedict Humeray Katherine Humeray Jack Peter Humeray |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch/service | Lucis Army |
| Years of service | 1795–1842 |
| Rank | General |
| Battles/wars | Sandoric Wars |
| Awards | Order of the Garter Order of the Bath Order of the Lucis Empire |
General Sir. Benedict Humeray KG GCB CLE (12 June 1778 - 30 August 1862) was a Lucian military officer and governor who was the longest-serving Governor-General of the Lucis East Indiae Company from 1800 to 1831.
Humeray is well-known as the leading Lucian commander during the Sikh and Aurucolian War as part of the Sandoric Wars. He is also well-known for his leniency towards natives and often incorporated them into the ranks of the Lucis Army during the conflict.
He is the 6th great-grandfather of Darzana Magbaredge.