About Alexander Cosby Jackson
Lived 1773 – 1827 (aged 53–54). Alexander Cosby Jackson was a military personnel.
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 in 1820.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Family & relationships
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Alexander Cosby Jackson's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Alexander Cosby Jackson?
British Army general
When was Alexander Cosby Jackson born?
Alexander Cosby Jackson was born in 1773 in Mumbai.
When did Alexander Cosby Jackson die?
Alexander Cosby Jackson died in 1827.
What was Alexander Cosby Jackson's occupation?
Alexander Cosby Jackson was a military personnel.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Alexander Cosby Jackson
· DBpedia: Alexander Cosby Jackson
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alexander Cosby Jackson. https://biography.guide/alexander-cosby-jackson/
MLA: "Alexander Cosby Jackson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/alexander-cosby-jackson/.
Chicago: "Alexander Cosby Jackson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/alexander-cosby-jackson/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:31 UTC