Alexander Robert Johnston

Alexander Robert Johnston, FRS
Acting Administrator of Hong Kong
In office
13 June 1842  2 December 1842
Preceded byHenry Pottinger
Succeeded byHenry Pottinger
In office
22 June 1841  1 February 1842
Preceded byCharles Elliot
Succeeded byHenry Pottinger
Personal details
Born
Alexander Robert Campbell-Johnston

14 June 1812
Colombo, Ceylon
Died21 January 1888 (aged 75)
San Rafael Ranch, California, United States
Resting placeBrompton Cemetery, London, England

Alexander Robert Johnston, FRS (formerly Campbell-Johnston, 14 June 1812 – 21 January 1888) was a British colonial official who served twice as Acting Administrator of Hong Kong from 1841 to 1842. He also served in the Executive and Legislative Councils of Hong Kong. He became a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1845 for his work on the natural history of China.