Robert Brownrigg
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General Sir Robert Brownrigg, 1st Baronet, GCB (8 February 1758 – 27 April 1833) was an Irish-born British statesman and soldier. He brought the last part of Sri Lanka under British rule.
Quick Facts 3rd Governor of British Ceylon, Preceded by ...
General Sir Robert Brownrigg | |
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3rd Governor of British Ceylon | |
In office 11 March 1812 – 1 February 1820 | |
Preceded by | John Wilson (Acting governor) |
Succeeded by | Edward Barnes (Acting governor) |
10th General Officer Commanding, Ceylon | |
In office 1812–1812 | |
Preceded by | John Wilson |
Succeeded by | Alexander Cosby Jackson |
Personal details | |
Born | 8 February 1758[1] County Wicklow, Ireland |
Died | 27 April 1833(1833-04-27) (aged 75) Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales |
Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch/service | British Army |
Rank | General |
Commands | General Officer Commanding, Ceylon |
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