Back ارثر پورڤيس فاير ARZ Arthur Purves Phayre German آرتور پوروس فایر Persian အာသာ ဖယ်ယာ Burmese Arthur Purves Phayre NB Фэр, Артур Первес Russian Arthur Purves Phayre Swedish
Arthur Purves Phayre | |
|---|---|
 Portrait by Colesworthey Grant (1855) | |
| 12th Governor of Mauritius | |
| In office 1874–1878 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| 1st Chief Commissioner of Burma | |
| In office 31 January 1862 – 16 February 1867 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Albert Fytche |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 May 1812 Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England |
| Died | 14 December 1885 |
| Occupation | Administrator |
| Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of India Companions of the Order of the Bath |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Branch/service |  British Indian Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
Sir Arthur Purves Phayre GCMG KCSI CB (7 May 1812 – 14 December 1885) was a career British Indian Army officer who was the first Commissioner of British Burma, 1862–1867, Governor of Mauritius, 1874–1878, and author.