Robert Stanser Templeton

Robert Stanser Templeton (2 December 1855 – 5 November 1930) was an Anglo-Irish civil engineer and the 13th Surveyor General of Ceylon. He was appointed in 1910, succeeding Philip David Warren, and held the office until 1915. He was succeeded by W. C. S. Ingles.[3][4]

R. S. Templeton
13th Surveyor General of Ceylon
In office
1910–1915
Preceded byPhilip David Warren
Succeeded byW. C. S. Ingles
Personal details
Born
Robert Stanser Templeton

2 December 1855[1]
Belfast, Ireland
Died5 November 1930 (aged 75)[2]
Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England

He was the son of naturalist Robert Templeton and grandson of botanist John Templeton.[5]

References

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  1. ^ UK, Civil Engineer Records, 1820–1930
  2. ^ "Deaths". The Times. p. 1.
  3. ^ Debates in the Legislative Council of Ceylon. Ceylon Legislative Council. 1916. p. VI. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
  4. ^ "History". Survey Department of Sri Lanka. Archived from the original on 16 April 2014. Retrieved 14 April 2014.
  5. ^ "Templeton, Robert". Dictionary of Irish Biography. Royal Irish Academy. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
Government offices
Preceded by Surveyor General of Ceylon
1910–1915
Succeeded by