W. H. Simms
Surveyor General of Ceylon
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William Henry Simms was a British colonial administrator who was the fifth Surveyor General of Ceylon. He was appointed in 1846, succeeding F. B. Norris,[1] and held the office until 1854.[2] He was succeeded by W. D. Gosset.[3]
W. H. Simms | |
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| 5th Surveyor General of Ceylon | |
| In office 1846–1854 | |
| Preceded by | F. B. Norris |
| Succeeded by | W. D. Gosset |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Henry Simms |