Longden executive council of Ceylon

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Longden executive council of Ceylon
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10th Cabinet of British Ceylon
James Robert Longden.png
Date formed4 September 1877
Date dissolved10 July 1883
People and organisations
Head of state Queen Victoria
Head of government James Robert Longden
No. of ministers6
Ministers removed4
Total no. of members10
History
Predecessor Gregory executive council of Ceylon
Successor Hamilton-Gordon executive council of Ceylon

The Longden executive council was 10th executive council of British Ceylon. The government was led by Governor James Robert Longden.

Contents

Executive council members

PortraitMember of CouncilOfficeTook officeLeft officeNotes
James Robert Longden.png James Robert Longden Governor 4 September 187710 July 1883
Arthur Birch Colonial Secretary 4 September 18771878Replaced by John Douglas
John Douglas 18 August 187810 July 1883
Major general John Alfred Street Commander of Troops 4 September 1877 ?Replaced by William Wilby
Major general William Wilby 187910 July 1883
Richard Cayley Attorney General
as Queen's Advocate
4 September 18771879Replaced by Bruce Burnside
Bruce Burnside 24 October 18791883
W. H. Ravenscroft Auditor General 4 September 187710 July 1883
George Vane Treasurer 4 September 18771882Replaced by William D. Wright
William D. Wright 22 June 188210 July 1883

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    Government offices
    Preceded by Executive councils of Ceylonese
    1877–1883
    Succeeded by