Major-General Henry Frederick Lockyer, CB, KH (1797–30 August 1860) was an acting Governor of British Ceylon.
Henry Frederick Lockyer | |
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Acting Governor of British Ceylon | |
In office 30 June 1860 – 30 July 1860 | |
Monarch | Queen Victoria |
Preceded by | Henry George Ward |
Succeeded by | Charles Edmund Wilkinson (Acting governor) |
21st General Officer Commanding, Ceylon | |
In office 1856–? | |
Preceded by | T. Reed |
Succeeded by | Terence O'Brien |
Personal details | |
Born | 1797 |
Died | 1860 |
Spouse | Ellis Ann Elizabeth Lockyer |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch/service | British Army |
Rank | Major-General |
Commands | General Officer Commanding, Ceylon |
He saw much service, including as commander of the 97th Regiment of Foot, being promoted from Colonel to Major-General of that regiment in 1858.[1][2] He was appointed acting Governor of Ceylon on 30 June 1860 and was acting Governor until 30 July 1860. On his return journey home, he died aboard the SS Ripon.[3][4] He was succeeded by Charles Edmund Wilkinson.[5]
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