Commissioner was the position he held in Syria. This role likely involved managing or overseeing various aspects of the region, such as administrative, political, or economic affairs. The Commissioner may have been responsible for representing the interests of a particular group or organization, or for implementing policies and programs on behalf of a higher authority.
Victorian Virtuoso: The Life and Legacy of Frederick Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood, 1st Marquess of Dufferin and Ava