Charles Zinzan (died 1714) was the
English Acting
Governor of Bombay
Until the 18th century, Bombay consisted of seven islands separated by shallow sea. These seven islands were part of a larger archipelago in the Arabian sea, off the western coast of India. The date of city's founding is unclear—historians tr ...
in the late 17th century.
He appears to have been a grandson of Sir
Sigismund Zinzan of
Molesey in
Surrey
Surrey () is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan county in South East England, bordering Greater London to the south west. Surrey has a large rural area, and several significant urban areas which form part of the Greater London Built-up Area. ...
, who was Master of Royal Sports. He was the Acting
Governor of Bombay
Until the 18th century, Bombay consisted of seven islands separated by shallow sea. These seven islands were part of a larger archipelago in the Arabian sea, off the western coast of India. The date of city's founding is unclear—historians tr ...
from 19 November 1684 to 1685. He died in 1714. His ancestors include the Vanlore family, some of whom used the surname Alexander.
References
Strachey (1916) Keigwin's RebellionMemorials of the Earl of Sterling and of the house of Alexander
Note frequent scanning error of E instead of R.
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Year of birth missing
1714 deaths
Governors of Bombay
Deputy Governors of Bombay
People from Surrey