A. H. G. Dawson
British engineer
About A. H. G. Dawson
Lived 1876 – 1957 (aged 81).
Arthur Harry Gerald Dawson (20 August 1876 – 10 December 1957) was a British engineer who was the 16th Surveyor General of Ceylon. He was appointed in 1927, succeeding A. J. Wickwar, and held the office until 1932. He was succeeded by G. K. Thornhill.
He married Norah Matheson, daughter of Sir Alexander Matheson, 3rd Baronet.
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Who was A. H. G. Dawson?
British engineer
When was A. H. G. Dawson born?
A. H. G. Dawson was born on 20 August 1876.
When did A. H. G. Dawson die?
A. H. G. Dawson died on 10 December 1957.
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