James Campbell (British Army officer, died 1835)

Major-General
Sir James Campbell
Acting Governor of British Ceylon
In office
6 November 1822 – 18 January 1824
MonarchGeorge IV
Preceded byEdward Paget
Succeeded byEdward Barnes
13th General Officer Commanding, Ceylon
In office
22 July 1822 – ?
Preceded byEdward Barnes
Succeeded byHudson Lowe
Personal details
Bornc. 1773
Died1835
Military service
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Branch/serviceBritish Army
RankMajor general
CommandsGeneral Officer Commanding, Ceylon

Major-General Sir James Campbell (c. 1773–1835) was a Scottish army officer and colonial governor.[1]

  1. ^ Fraser, Stewart M. "Campbell, Sir James (1773?–1835)". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (online ed.). Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/ref:odnb/4508. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)