Alexander Cosby Jackson

Major general
Alexander Cosby Jackson
11th General Officer Commanding, Ceylon
In office
1812–?
Preceded byRobert Brownrigg
Succeeded byEdward Barnes
Personal details
Born
Alexander Cosby Jackson

16 Oct 1772
Bombay, India
Died29 Jan 1827
Dawlish, Devonshire, England
SpouseElizabeth Catherine Mitchell (1792-1861)
ChildrenCharles Robert Mitchell Jackson
OccupationBritish Military Army
Military service
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Branch/serviceBritish Army
RankMajor-General
Unit66th (Berkshire) Regiment of Foot
CommandsGeneral Officer Commanding, Ceylon

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.

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