Alexander Johnston
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Alexander Johnston (1775–1849)
 Sir Alexander Johnston |
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| Born | April 25, 1775 |
| Died | March 6, 1849 (aged 73) |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Privy councilor |
| Known for | being the Chief Justice of Ceylon |
Sir Alexander Johnston, PC, FRS (25 April 1775 – 6 March 1849), was a British colonial official who served as Chief Justice of Ceylon. He learned the Tamil, Telugu, and Hindustani languages.[1]
References
- ^ Keene, H. G.. "Johnston, Sir Alexander (1775–1849)". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (2004 ed.). Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/ref:odnb/14927. Accessed 7 October 2010.
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