Henry Matthews (judge)

Henry Matthews (1789 – 20 May 1828) was a Puisne Justice of the Supreme Court of Ceylon and the sixth Advocate Fiscal of Ceylon. He was appointed on 1 November 1821, succeeding Ambrose Hardinge Giffard, and held the office until 1829. He was succeeded by William Norris.^[1]

Henry Matthews
Puisne Justice of the Supreme Court of Ceylon
In office 10 October 1827 – 1828
6th Advocate Fiscal of Ceylon
In office 1 November 1821 – 1829
Preceded by	Ambrose Hardinge Giffard
Succeeded by	William Norris
Personal details
Born	1789 England
Died	20 May 1828
Relations	John Matthews (father)
Children	Henry Matthews, 1st Viscount Llandaff
Alma mater	King's College, Cambridge