Alexander Cosby Jackson
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Alexander Cosby Jackson | |
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11th General Officer Commanding, Ceylon | |
In office 1812–? | |
Preceded by | Robert Brownrigg |
Succeeded by | Edward Barnes |
Personal details | |
Born | Alexander Cosby Jackson 16 Oct 1772 Bombay, India |
Died | 29 Jan 1827 Dawlish, Devonshire, England |
Spouse | Elizabeth Catherine Mitchell (1792-1861) |
Children | Charles Robert Mitchell Jackson |
Occupation | British Military Army |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch/service | British Army |
Rank | Major-General |
Unit | 66th (Berkshire) Regiment of Foot |
Commands | General Officer Commanding, Ceylon |
Major general Alexander Cosby Jackson (1773–1827) was the 11th General Officer Commanding, Ceylon. He was appointed in 1812. He was succeeded by Edward Barnes.
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