Ambrose Hardinge Giffard
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Sir Ambrose Hardinge Giffard (1771–1827) was chief justice of British Ceylon.
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Sir Ambrose Hardinge Giffard | |
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4th Chief Justice of Ceylon | |
In office 8 April 1819 – 2 March 1827 | |
Preceded by | Alexander Johnston |
Succeeded by | Richard Ottley |
5th Advocate Fiscal of Ceylon | |
In office 26 February 1811 – 1821 | |
Preceded by | William Coke |
Succeeded by | Henry Mathews |
Personal details | |
Born | 1771 Dublin, Ireland |
Died | 20 April 1827 |
Alma mater | Trinity College Dublin |
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