Edward Barnes (British Army officer)
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Lieutenant General Sir Edward Barnes, GCB (28 October 1776 – 19 March 1838) was a British soldier who became governor of Ceylon.
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Edward Barnes | |
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5th Governor of British Ceylon | |
In office 18 January 1824 – 13 October 1831 | |
Preceded by | James Campbell (acting) |
Succeeded by | John Wilson (acting) |
Acting 1 February 1820 – 2 February 1822 | |
Preceded by | Robert Brownrigg |
Succeeded by | Edward Paget |
12th General Officer Commanding, Ceylon | |
In office 1820–? | |
Preceded by | Alexander Cosby Jackson |
Succeeded by | James Campbell |
Personal details | |
Born | 28 October 1776 |
Died | 19 March 1838(1838-03-19) (aged 61) Walthamstow, Essex |
Spouse | Maria Fawkes (m. 1823) |
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Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch/service | British Army |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Commands | General Officer Commanding, Ceylon British Indian Army |
Battles/wars | Peninsular War |
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