George William Robert Campbell facts for kids
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Sir
George William Robert Campbell
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| 1st & 3rd Inspector General of Police (Sri Lanka) | |
| In office 3 September 1866 – 1872 |
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| Succeeded by | Frederick Richard Saunders |
| In office 1873–1891 |
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| Preceded by | Frederick Richard Saunders |
| Succeeded by | Louis Frederic Knollys |
| Acting Lieutenant-Governor of Penang | |
| In office 1872–1873 |
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| Preceded by | Arthur Birch |
| Succeeded by | Edward Anson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1835 Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland |
| Died | 10 January 1905 |
| Spouses |
Louisa Georgina Mary née Moyle
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(m. 1862; died 1885)Mary Gertrude née Murray
1853
(m. 1886; div. 1903) |
| Children | Elia Louisa Mary (b.1866), Guy (b.1888), Arthur Hamilton Gordon (b.1889), Victoria Mary (b.1892) |
| Parents | John Campbell, Eliza née Elder |
| Profession | Colonial administrator |
Sir George William Robert Campbell (1835–1905) was an important British official. He became the first head of the police force in British Ceylon, which is now known as Sri Lanka.
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Early Life and Career
Born in Scotland
George Campbell was born in 1835 in Campbeltown, Scotland. His parents were John and Eliza Campbell.
Service in India
As a young man, George joined a local army group. He then went to India, where he worked in government. During a big uprising in India in 1857, he helped keep order. He was an assistant police chief and a judge. Later, he became the chief of police in a region called Ratnagiri.
Leading the Police in Ceylon
Becoming Inspector General
In 1866, George Campbell was chosen for a big job. He became the Chief Superintendent of Police in British Ceylon. This was a British colony at the time. His appointment on September 3, 1866, is seen as the start of the modern Sri Lanka Police Service. In 1867, his job title changed to Inspector General of Police. This meant he was the top police officer.
Time in Penang
For one year, from 1872 to 1873, George Campbell worked in Malaysia. He was the acting Lieutenant-Governor of Penang. This was another important role. After this, he returned to Ceylon to continue as Inspector General of Police.
Retirement and Legacy
Knighthood and Later Life
In 1887, George Campbell received an honor called the CMG. This recognized his hard work. He retired in 1891 and went back to England. For his many years of service, he was given a special honor: a knighthood. This meant he could use "Sir" before his name. Sir George Campbell passed away on January 10, 1905.
