Edmund Henry Lushington
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| Edmund Henry Lushington | |
|---|---|
| 2nd Chief Justice of Ceylon | |
| In office 1807–1809 | |
| Preceded by | Alexander Johnston As Acting |
| Succeeded by | William Coke As Acting |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 11, 1766 Park Place, Kent, England |
| Died | March 27, 1839 (aged 72) Park House, Kent |
| Spouse(s) | Louisa Faulkner Phillips Sophia Phillips |
| Relations | Henry Lushington |
| Children | Eight daughters and four sons |
| Alma mater | Queens' College, Cambridge |
Edmund Henry Lushington (11 July 1766 - 27 March 1839) was the 2nd Chief Justice of Ceylon. He was also a Barrister-at-Law, Bencher of the Inner Temple, Puisne Judge in Ceylon, Chief Commissioner of the Colonial Audit Board, Master of the Crown Office.[1] He was appointed in 1807 and was acting Chief Justice until 1809. He was succeeded by William Coke, who was also acting Chief Justice.[2][3][4][5]
References
- ↑ "Edmund Henry Lushington (I10737)". Stanford.edu. Retrieved 19 October 2013.
- ↑ "Overview". Judicial Service Commission Secretariat. Retrieved 19 October 2013.
- ↑ "Lushington, Edmund Henry". venn.lib.cam.ac.uk. Retrieved 19 October 2013.
- ↑ John Ferguson (1996 [1887]). Ceylon in the Jubilee Year (Repr. ed.). Asian Educational Services. p. 254. ISBN 978-81-206-0963-1. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
- ↑ "Edmund/Edward Henry Lushington 1766 - 1839". genealogy.links.org. Retrieved 18 November 2013.
| Legal offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Alexander Johnston As Acting |
Chief Justice of Ceylon 1807-1809 |
Succeeded by William Coke As Acting |
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