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Henry Frederick Lockyer

Major General
Henry Frederick Lockyer
Acting Governor of British Ceylon
In office
30 June 1860 – 30 July 1860
Monarch Queen Victoria
Preceded by Henry George Ward
Succeeded by Charles Edmund Wilkinson
acting governor
21st General Officer Commanding, Ceylon
In office
1856 – ?
Preceded by T. Reed
Succeeded by Terence O'Brien
Personal details
Born 1797
Died 1860
Spouse(s) Ellis Ann Elizabeth Lockyer
Military service
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service/branch British Army
Rank Major General
Commands General Officer Commanding, Ceylon

Major General Henry Frederick Lockyer, CB, KH (1797–30 August 1860) was an acting Governor of British Ceylon. He was appointed on 30 June 1860 and was acting Governor until 30 July 1860. On his return journey home, he died aboard the SS Ripon. He was succeeded by Charles Edmund Wilkinson.



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