Colin Campbell (British Army officer, born 1776)

Colin Campbell
Sir Colin Campbell by William Salter. Campbell is in full dress uniform with a sword by his side and a governor's hat in his right hand.
Sir Colin Campbell by William Salter
8th Governor of British Ceylon
In office
15 April 1841 – 19 April 1847
Preceded byJames Alexander Stewart-Mackenzie
Succeeded byJames Emerson Tennent
(Acting governor)
17th General Officer Commanding, Ceylon
In office
16 April 1841 – 28 January 1847
Preceded byRobert Arbuthnot
Succeeded byWilliam Smelt
25th Lieutenant-Governor of Nova Scotia
In office
1834–1840
Preceded byThomas Nickleson Jeffery
acting
Succeeded byThe Viscount Falkland
Personal details
Born18 April 1776
Died13 June 1847(1847-06-13) (aged 71)
Military service
Allegiance United Kingdom
Branch/service British Army
RankLieutenant general
Unit78th (Highlanders) Regiment of Foot
CommandsGeneral Officer Commanding, Ceylon

Lieutenant-General Sir Colin Campbell KCB (18 April 1776 – 13 June 1847) was a British Army officer and colonial governor.