Wilmot-Horton executive council of Ceylon explained

Cabinet Name:Wilmot-Horton executive council of Ceylon
Cabinet Number:1st
Jurisdiction:British Ceylon
Flag:Flag of Ceylon (1875–1948).svg
Flag Border:true
Date Formed:19 March 1833
Date Dissolved:7 November 1837
Government Head:Robert Wilmot-Horton
State Head:William IV (1833-1837)
Queen Victoria (1837-1837)
Members Number:6
Former Members Number:2
Total Number:8
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Legislature Term:1st
Previous:None
Successor:Stewart-Mackenzie executive council of Ceylon

The Wilmot-Horton executive council was first executive council of British Ceylon. The government was led by Governor Robert Wilmot-Horton.[1] [2]

Executive council members

PortraitMember of CouncilOfficeTook officeLeft officeNotes
19 March 1833 7 November 1837
19 March 1833 1833 Replaced by Philip Anstruther
1 May 1833 7 November 1837
19 March 1833 7 November 1837
Attorney General
as Advocate Fiscal
19 March 1833 1833 Replaced by William Ogle Carr
Attorney General
as King's Advocate
2 April 1833 7 November 1837
Auditor General
as Civil Auditor General
19 March 1833 7 November 1837
19 March 1833 7 November 1837

See also

Notes and References

  1. Samaraweera . Vijaya . 1972 . Governor Sir Robert Wilmot Horton and the Reforms of 1833 in Ceylon . The Historical Journal . 15 . 2 . 209–228 . 2638119 . 0018-246X.
  2. Web site: Sir Robert Wilmot Horton (Governor of Ceylon) 1831-1837 . www.royal.sch.lk.