Henry George Ward
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Sir Henry George Ward GCMG (27 February 1797 ā 2 August 1860) was an English diplomat, politician, and colonial administrator.
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Sir Henry George Ward | |
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11th Governor of British Ceylon | |
In office 11 May 1855 ā 30 June 1860 | |
Monarch | Queen Victoria |
Preceded by | Charles Justin MacCarthy (Acting governor) |
Succeeded by | Henry Frederick Lockyer (Acting governor) |
Personal details | |
Born | 27 February 1797 |
Died | 2 August 1860(1860-08-02) (aged 63) |
Spouse(s) | Emily Elizabeth Swinburne Ward, m. 8 April 1825 |
Children | 10 living children, including Dudley Ward (judge) |
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