Robert Bourke, 1st Baron Connemara

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Robert Bourke, 1st Baron Connemara, was a British Conservative politician and colonial administrator who served as Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Governor of Madras (1886–90).

"Bobby". Caricature in Vanity Fair, 1877.

Connemara Library in Chennai

Monument, Kensal Green Cemetery

Monumental inscription detail, Kensal Green Cemetery]]

Order of the Indian Empire

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The Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire is an order of chivalry founded by Queen Victoria on 1 January 1878. The Order includes members of three classes:Knight Grand Commander (GCIE) Knight Commander (KCIE) Companion (CIE)

Photo of Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvarayya's badge

Insignia of the Order

Maharaja Thakore Shri Sir Bhagwatsinhji Sagramji Sahib Bahadur, Maharaja of Gondal GCSI, GCIE, in a 1911 photograph, during his visit to London for the coronation of King George V. He is wearing the mantle, collar and star of a Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire.

Maharaja Sri Sir Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma III, Maharaja of the Kingdom of Travancore, GCSI, GCIE, wearing the sash, star and badge of a Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire (GCIE)