Alexander Mackenzie (civil Servant)
Sir Alexander Mackenzie, KCSI (born Dumfries born 28 June 1842 – died London 10 November 1902) served as Chief Commissioner of the British Crown Colony of Burma from December 1890 to April 1895.
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