Edward Noël Walker
Edward Noël Walker CMG (28 April 1842 – 20 September 1908) was a British colonial administrator who served as acting Governor of British Ceylon. He was appointed on 24 October 1895 and was acting Governor until 10 February 1896. He was succeeded by Joseph West Ridgeway.[2]
Edward Noël Walker | |
|---|---|
| Acting Governor of British Ceylon | |
| In office 24 October 1895 – 10 February 1896 | |
| Monarch | Queen Victoria |
| Preceded by | Arthur Elibank Havelock (Acting governor) |
| Succeeded by | Joseph West Ridgeway |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 April 1842[1] Dover, Kent |
| Died | 20 September 1908 |
Walker was the son of Sir James Walker, also a colonial administrator, and Anne Brand. He was educated at Cheltenham College and Glasgow University.[1]
References
- Who's Who. A. & C. Black. 1898. p. 783. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- "Sri Lanka". Rulers.org. Retrieved 20 June 2013.
| Government offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Arthur Elibank Havelock |
acting Governor of British Ceylon 1895–1896 |
Succeeded by Joseph West Ridgeway |
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