Henry Matthews (judge)
Henry Matthews | |
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| Puisne Justice of the Supreme Court of Ceylon | |
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In office 10 October 1827 – 1828 |
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| 6th Advocate Fiscal of Ceylon | |
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In office 1 November 1821 – 1829 |
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| Preceded by | Ambrose Hardinge Giffard |
| Succeeded by | William Norris |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1789 England |
| Died | 20 May 1828 |
| Relations | John Matthews (father) |
| Children | Henry Matthews, 1st Viscount Llandaff |
| Alma mater | King's College, Cambridge |
Henry Matthews (1789 – 20 May 1828) was a Puisne Justice of the Supreme Court of Ceylon and the sixth Advocate Fiscal of Ceylon. He was appointed on 1 November 1821, succeeding Ambrose Hardinge Giffard, and held the office until 1829. He was succeeded by William Norris.