Longden executive council of Ceylon

10th Cabinet of British Ceylon
Date formed4 September 1877
Date dissolved10 July 1883
People and organisations
Head of stateQueen Victoria
Head of governmentJames Robert Longden
No. of ministers6
Ministers removed4
Total no. of members10
History
PredecessorGregory executive council of Ceylon
SuccessorHamilton-Gordon executive council of Ceylon

The Longden executive council was 10th executive council of British Ceylon. The government was led by Governor James Robert Longden.

Executive council members

Portrait Member of Council Office Took office Left office Notes
James Robert LongdenGovernor4 September 187710 July 1883
Arthur BirchColonial Secretary4 September 18771878Replaced by John Douglas
John Douglas18 August 187810 July 1883
Major general John Alfred StreetCommander of Troops4 September 1877 ?Replaced by William Wilby
Major general William Wilby187910 July 1883
Richard CayleyAttorney General
as Queen's Advocate		4 September 18771879Replaced by Bruce Burnside
Bruce Burnside24 October 18791883
W. H. RavenscroftAuditor General4 September 187710 July 1883
George VaneTreasurer4 September 18771882Replaced by William D. Wright
William D. Wright22 June 188210 July 1883

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