Campbell executive council of Ceylon

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Campbell executive council of Ceylon
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3rd Cabinet of British Ceylon
Date formed15 April 1841
Date dissolved19 April 1847
People and organisations
Head of state Queen Victoria
Head of government Colin Campbell
No. of ministers6
History
Predecessor Stewart-Mackenzie executive council of Ceylon
Successor Torrington executive council of Ceylon

The Campbell executive council was 3rd executive council of British Ceylon. The government was led by Governor Colin Campbell.

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Executive council members

PortraitMember of CouncilOfficeTook officeLeft officeNotes
Colin Campbell Governor 15 April 184119 April 1847
Philip Anstruther Colonial Secretary 15 April 18411845Replaced by James Emerson Tennent
JamesEmersonTennent..jpg James Emerson Tennent 29 November 184519 April 1847
Lieutenant general Colin Campbell Commander of Troops 16 April 1841 ?
Arthur William Buller Attorney General
as Queen's Advocate
15 April 184119 April 1847
Henry Wright Auditor General 15 April 184119 April 1847
George Turnour Treasurer 15 April 18411843Replaced by Francis Templer
Francis Templer 1 November 184319 April 1847

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    Government offices
    Preceded by Executive councils of Ceylonese
    1841–1847
    Succeeded by