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Robert Boyd

British civil servant in Ceylon

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Robert Boyd was the third Accountant General and Civil Auditor in British Ceylon. He was appointed on 29 September 1802, succeeding Thomas Frazer, and held the office until 1 October 1806. He was succeeded by Samuel Tolfrey.

Sent as a civil servant to Ceylon in 1801, Boyd became Commissioner of Revenue, and was retired in 1836. He became treasurer in 1809.

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· Wikidata: Q16466698

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