# George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston - Viceroy and Governor-General

URL: https://allhistories.com/hinduism/rulers/curzon-first-term
Reign: 1899 – 1904
Born-Died: 1859 - 1925
Dynasty or school: British India
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Curzon,_1st_Marquess_Curzon_of_Kedleston

Viceroy who created the North-West Frontier Province, passed the Ancient Monuments Preservation Act protecting Hindu and Buddhist heritage, and began the Partition of Bengal. He also restored Hindu and Islamic monuments such as the Taj Mahal gardens.

## Succession
- Previous in list: [Victor Bruce, 9th Earl of Elgin](https://allhistories.com/hinduism/rulers/elgin-9th-earl)
- Next in list: [Oliver Russell, 2nd Baron Ampthill](https://allhistories.com/hinduism/rulers/oliver-russell-2nd-baron-ampthill)