David G. Mantell
David G. Mantell | |
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| 10th Surveyor General of Ceylon | |
| In office 1894–1896 | |
| Preceded by | P. C. H. Clarke |
| Succeeded by | F. H. Grinlinton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | David George Mantell 31 December 1836 Girvan, Ayrshire, Scotland |
| Died | 13 December 1904 (aged 67) Ceylon House, Bedford, England |
David George Mantell (31 December 1836 – 13 December 1904) was a Scottish engineer who was the tenth Surveyor General of Ceylon and the first Chief Surveyor. He was appointed in 1894, succeeding P. C. H. Clarke, and held the office until 1896. He was succeeded by F. H. Grinlinton.