Edward Barnes (British Army officer)
Sir Edward Barnes | |
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Barnes in 1818, by George Dawe | |
| 5th Governor of British Ceylon | |
| In office 18 January 1824 – 13 October 1831 | |
| Preceded by | James Campbell (acting) |
| Succeeded by | John Wilson (acting) |
| Acting 1 February 1820 – 2 February 1822 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Brownrigg |
| Succeeded by | Edward Paget |
| 12th General Officer Commanding, Ceylon | |
| In office 1820–? | |
| Preceded by | Alexander Cosby Jackson |
| Succeeded by | James Campbell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 October 1776 |
| Died | 19 March 1838 (aged 61) Walthamstow, Essex |
| Spouse | Maria Fawkes (m. 1823) |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch/service | British Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant-general |
| Commands | General Officer Commanding, Ceylon Presidency Armies |
| Battles/wars | Peninsular War |
Lieutenant-General Sir Edward Barnes GCB (28 October 1776 – 19 March 1838) was a British Army officer who became governor of Ceylon.