Valentine Blacker Quotes (1778-1826)

Valentine Blacker

About Valentine Blacker

Valentine Blacker (19 October 1778 – 4 February 1826) was a lieutenant colonel in the Honourable Company and later Surveyor General of India.

Quotes About Valentine Blacker

Gain deeper perspective through quotes about Valentine Blacker from others.

Andrew Waugh on Valentine Blacker

“Blacker, with the exception of Col Everest, was the ablest and most scientific man that ever presided over this expensive department”

Misattributed Quotes

Quotes mistakenly credited to Valentine Blacker

“Put your trust in God, my boys, and keep your powder dry!”

About Valentine Blacker

Valentine Blacker (19 October 1778 – 4 February 1826) was a lieutenant colonel in the Honourable Company and later Surveyor General of India.