Sir Thomas Gordon Walker (14 September 1849 – 27 November 1917) was a British Indian civil servant.

Early life and career

Born to Reverend Henry Walker, he was educated in the Old Gymnasium and

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. He joined I.C.S., as Assistant Commissioner in the Punjab, 1872; Settlement Officer, 1877–81; Registrar, Chief Court, 1881–88; Commissioner of Excise, 1888–99; Judge. Chief Court, Punjab, 1898–02; Commissioner, Delhi Division, 1901–05; Financial Commissioner, Punjab, and Member, Imperial Legislative Council, 1905–06; Lieut.-Governor, Punjab, 1907–08. He also served as a

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1849 births 1917 deaths Knights Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire Companions of the Order of the Star of India Governors of Punjab (British India) Indian Civil Service (British India) officers Members of the Imperial Legislative Council of India {{UK-gov-bio-stub