About Francis Coningsby Hannam Clarke
Lived 1842 – 1893 (aged 51). Francis Coningsby Hannam Clarke was a British military officer and army officer.
Lieutenant-Colonel Francis Coningsby Hannam Clarke (4 February 1842 – 27 August 1893) was a British military officer and colonial administrator who served as the first Commander of the Ceylon Volunteers. He was appointed on 20 April 1888 until 27 August 1893. He succeeded William Wilby as General Officer Commanding, Ceylon. He was succeeded by Henry Byrde.
He was the ninth Surveyor General of Ceylon. He was appointed in 1883, succeeding A. B. Fyers, and held the office until 1893. He was succeeded by David G. Mantell.
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Who was Francis Coningsby Hannam Clarke?
British military officer
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Francis Coningsby Hannam Clarke was born on 4 February 1842 in Brussels.
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Francis Coningsby Hannam Clarke died on 27 August 1893 in Hove.
What was Francis Coningsby Hannam Clarke's occupation?
Francis Coningsby Hannam Clarke was a military officer and army officer.
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Francis Coningsby Hannam Clarke was British.
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