Wilmot-Horton executive council of Ceylon
 1st Cabinet of British Ceylon | |
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| Date formed | 19 March 1833 |
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| Date dissolved | 7 November 1837 |
| People and organizations | |
| Head of government | Robert Wilmot-Horton |
| Head of state |
William IV (1833-1837) Queen Victoria (1837-1837) |
| Number of ministers | 6 |
| Ministers removed (Death/resignation/dismissal) | 1 |
| Total number of ministers | 7 |
| History | |
| Legislature term(s) | 1st |
| Previous | None |
| Successor | Stewart-Mackenzie executive council of Ceylon |
The Wilmot-Horton executive council was first executive council of British Ceylon. The government was led by Governor Robert Wilmot-Horton.
Executive council members
| Portrait | Member of Council | Office | Took office | Left office | Notes |
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| | Robert Wilmot-Horton | Governor | 19 March 1833 | 7 November 1837 | |
| Philip Anstruther | Colonial Secretary | 19 March 1833 | 7 November 1837 | ||
| Major general John Wilson | Commander of Troops | 19 March 1833 | 7 November 1837 | ||
| William Norris | Attorney General as Advocate Fiscal | 19 March 1833 | 1833 | ||
| William Ogle Carr | Attorney General as King's Advocate | 2 April 1833 | 7 November 1837 | ||
| Henry Augustus Marshall | Auditor General as Civil Auditor General | 19 March 1833 | 7 November 1837 | ||
| ? | Treasurer | 19 March 1833 | ? |
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| Government offices | ||
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| Preceded by None |
Executive councils of Ceylonese 1833–1837 |
Succeeded by Stewart-Mackenzie executive council of Ceylon |
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