Frederick North, 5th Earl of Guilford

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Title
Frederick North, 5th Earl of Guilford
Date
12 Oct 1798 - 19 Jul 1805
Born
1766
Died
1827
Biography
North was the first Governor of Ceylon. Before 1798 the country had been administered by the Dutch, whilst the British enclaves were administered by military governors and superintendents. North was the son of the Prime Minister Lord North. The first Kandyan War was fought during his tenure.
Documents
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