Charles Peter Layard

Sir Charles Peter Layard, KCMG (9 December 1806 – 17 July 1893), was the first Mayor of Colombo (1866–1877) and the Government Agent for the Western Provinces of Ceylon.

For the Chief Justice of Ceylon, see Charles Layard. For the Dean of Bristol, see Charles Layard (priest).

Sir
Charles Peter Layard
Mayor of Colombo
In office
January 1866 – June 1877
Succeeded byWalter Edward Davidson
Personal details
Born(1806-12-09)9 December 1806
Colombo, Western Province, British Ceylon
Died17 July 1893(1893-07-17) (aged 86)
London, England
Resting placeSt Peter's Church, Colombo, Ceylon
SpouseLouisa Anne née Edwards
ChildrenLouisa Sophia, Frances Elizabeth Layard, Julia Mary, Mary Charlotte, Henrietta Emily, Laetitia Anna, Clemence Jane, Jane Caroline, Charles Peter
Alma materSt John's College, Cambridge
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