Alexander Cater

Sir Alexander Norman Ley Cater KCIE (1880–1957) was an administrator in British India. He joined the ICS in 1904 and served in the First World War, during which he rose to the rank of captain. He later became a lieutenant in the Hyderabad Rifles. In 1921, he received the Order of the White Elephant, 3rd Class from the King of Siam. He was appointed a CIE in 1929 and was knighted with the KCIE in 1933. He served as Chief Commissioner of Balochistan during the 1930s.[1]

Political offices
Preceded by
Charles Edward Bruce
Chief Commissioner of Balochistan
17 December 1931 – 10 May 1932
Succeeded by
John Aloysius Brett
Preceded by
John Aloysius Brett
Chief Commissioner of Balochistan
1 October 1932 – 1 April 1936
Succeeded by
Ronald Evelyn Leslie Wingate

Alexander Norman Ley Cater
Born1880
Died1957

Titles

  • 1880–1929: Alexander Norman Ley Cater
  • 1929–1933: Alexander Norman Ley Cater, CIE
  • 1933–1957: Sir Alexander Norman Ley Cater, KCIE

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