Henry George Ward
Sir Henry George Ward GCMG (27 February 1797 – 2 August 1860) was an English diplomat, politician, and colonial administrator.
Sir Henry George Ward GCMG | |
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Henry George Ward, 1842 engraving by William Henry Mote, after James Holmes. | |
| 11th Governor of British Ceylon | |
| In office 11 May 1855 – 30 June 1860 | |
| Monarch | Queen Victoria |
| Preceded by | Charles Justin MacCarthy (Acting governor) |
| Succeeded by | Henry Frederick Lockyer (Acting governor) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 February 1797 |
| Died | 2 August 1860 (aged 63) |
| Spouse(s) | Emily Elizabeth Swinburne Ward, m. 8 April 1825 |
| Children | 10 living children, including Dudley Ward (judge) |
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