Alexander Cosby Jackson
Alexander Cosby Jackson | |
|---|---|
| 11th General Officer Commanding, Ceylon | |
| In office 1812–? | |
| Preceded by | Robert Brownrigg |
| Succeeded by | Edward Barnes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Alexander Cosby Jackson 16 Oct 1772 Bombay, India |
| Died | 29 Jan 1827 Dawlish, Devonshire, England |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Catherine Mitchell (1792-1861) |
| Children | Charles Robert Mitchell Jackson |
| Occupation | British Military Army |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch/service | British Army |
| Rank | Major-General |
| Unit | 66th (Berkshire) Regiment of Foot |
| Commands | General 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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