Proper noun
Becher
A male given name.
Anne Becher, her sister Harriet and their widowed mother, also Harriet, had been sent back to India by her authoritarian guardian grandmother, Ann Becher, in 1809 on the Earl Howe. Source: Internet
His mother, Anne Becher (1792–1864), was the second daughter of Harriet Becher and John Harman Becher, who was also a secretary (writer) for the East India Company. Source: Internet
Brian Becher, Archbold head wrestling coach, welcomes back 17 lettermen to lead the Streaks into the 2015-16 campaign. Source: Internet
It has been claimed that the character of Becky Sharp is based in part on Thackeray's maternal grandmother Harriet Becher, but according to Peter Shillingsburg she is said to have been the model for Miss Crawley. Source: Internet
Surviving family letters state that she wanted a better match for her granddaughter. citation Anne Becher and Richmond Thackeray were married in Calcutta on 13 October 1810. Source: Internet
Their only child, William, was born on 18 July 1811. citation There is a fine miniature portrait of Anne Becher Thackeray and William Makepeace Thackeray, aged about two, done in Madras by George Chinnery c. 1813. Source: Internet