About Richard Ottley
Lived 1782 – 1845 (aged 62–63). Richard Ottley was a judge.
Sir Richard Ottley (1782–1845) was the fifth Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Judicature of Ceylon.
He was the son of Drewry Ottley of St Vincent in the West Indies, and was married to 2nd baronet William Young's daughter, Sarah Elizabeth. and was promoted to Chief Justice of Ceylon on 1 November 1827, succeeding Ambrose Hardinge Giffard. He held that position until 1833, when he was succeeded by Charles Marshall.
He resided at 50 York Street, Portman Square in London after retiring his judgeship.
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British judge (1782–1845)
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