Background
HARDY, Richard Gillies was born on February 12, 1852 in London. Son of late Reverend R. Hardy of Anerley.
HARDY, Richard Gillies was born on February 12, 1852 in London. Son of late Reverend R. Hardy of Anerley.
Studied at Victoria College, Jersey.
Served in Indian Civil Service since 1871. Was Magistrate and Collector of Jhansi and Moradabad districts. Commissioner Lucknow Division, 1896- 1900.
Member of Legislative Council, U. Provinces, 1899-1901. Chief Secretary, United Presbyterian Government 1901. Member Viceroy’s Legislative Council, 1901-1902.
Acting Secretary to Government of India, Revenue and Agriculture, 1902. Decorated for general and famine services. Justice of the Peace; Member Board of Revenue, U. Provinces, India, since 1902.
Shooting.
Companion of the Order of the Star of India 1900.