Welbore Ellis Doyle | |
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3rd Military Governor of British Ceylon | |
In office 1 January 1797 – 2 July 1797 | |
Monarch | George III |
Preceded by | James Stuart |
Succeeded by | Peter Bonnevaux |
2nd General Officer Commanding, Ceylon | |
In office 1 January 1797 – 2 January 1798 | |
Preceded by | James Stuart |
Succeeded by | Peter Bonnevaux |
Personal details | |
Born | 1758 |
Died | 30 June 1797 |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch/service | British Army |
Rank | Major general |
Commands | General Officer Commanding, Ceylon |
Major-General Welbore Ellis Doyle (1758 – 2 January 1798) was the third Military Governor of British Ceylon. He was appointed on 1 January 1797 and was Governor until 2 July 1797. He was succeeded by Peter Bonnevaux.[1]