Robert Armitage Sterndale

Here's a summary of the information available about Robert Armitage Sterndale based on a web search:

General Information:

• Full Name: Robert Armitage Sterndale
• Titles: CMG, FZS (Companion of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, Fellow of the Zoological Society of London)
• Dates: Born June 30, 1839 – Died October 3, 1902 (aged 63 years)
• Nationality: British

Career and Achievements:

• Worked in British India, potentially for the East India Company (founded 1600, dissolved 1858).
• Held a position in the Indian Civil Service, likely in the finance department (started working in 1856).
• Became Governor General of Saint Helena (a British overseas territory in the South Atlantic Ocean) after his service in India.

Interests and Contributions:

• A keen naturalist with a strong interest in wildlife observation and documentation.
• Wrote several books on natural history, particularly focusing on the mammals and birds of India:
  • "Natural History of the Mammalia of India and Ceylon" (1884)
• "Seonee, or Camp Life on the Satpura Range" (1887)

"Denizens of the Jungle" (1886) Authored a novel titled "The Afghan Knife" (1879). Contributed illustrations to some of his books and potentially to works by other authors. Was a friend of the artist John Trivett Nettleship. Awarded a medal of merit by the Congress of Orientalists in 1891.

Additional Notes:

• Information about his personal life, family background, and education might be available in historical records or private archives, but not readily accessible through a general web search.
• While his books offer valuable insights into the natural history of India, it's important to remember that the field of ecology and conservation biology has advanced significantly since their publication.