Background
DANE, Louis William was born on March 21, 1856. 5th son of late Richard Martin Dane, Doctor of Medicine, Companion of the Bath, InspectorGeneral of Hospitals.
DANE, Louis William was born on March 21, 1856. 5th son of late Richard Martin Dane, Doctor of Medicine, Companion of the Bath, InspectorGeneral of Hospitals.
Studied at Kingstown School, Ireland.
Entered Indian Civil Service and posted to the Punjab, 1876. Private Secretary to the Lieutenant-Governor, 1879-S2. Revised the land revenue settlement of the Districts of Gurdaspur 1887 - 92, and Peshawur 1892-1896.
Besides filling other offices, held the post of Chief Secretary to the Punjab Government, 1896-1900. Served as Resident Magistrate at Tralee, County Kerry, 1900-1901. Recalled to India as Resident in Kashmir, 1901.
Was in charge of the British mission to Kabul, 1904 - 5. Concluded the treaty with Amir Habibullah Khan, 1905. Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign DepartĀ¬ment, 1902-1908. Lieutenant-Governor Punjab since 1908.
Spouse 1882, Edith, 3rddaughter of late Lieutenant-General Sir F. B. Norman, K.C.B.