Harcourt Butler

Sir Spencer Harcourt ButlerGCSI, GCIE, DL, FRGS, FRSA, FRAS, FZS (1 August 1869 – 2 March 1938) was a highly-regarded officer of the Indian Civil Service who held prominent posts in the Imperial Govt of India, and in multiple provinces of British India during the British Raj. He was widely considered to be one of the greatest administrators in India. His services and advice were utilised by six Governors-General of India from Lord Curzon to Lord Irwin over several decades.

He personally preferred to be addressed as "Harcourt Butler". He served as Lieutenant-Governor, and later as the first Governor, in the two provinces of UPA&O, and British Burma. He was also considered to be the possible Viceroy of India due to his exceptional record as an Indian administrator.