Henry Gollan
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Sir Henry Cowper Gollan CBE KC (8 January 1868 – 5 August 1949) was a British lawyer and judge. He served as attorney general and chief justice of a number of British colonies in the early 20th century. His last position before retirement was as Chief Justice of Hong Kong.
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Henry Gollan | |
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12th Attorney General of Ceylon | |
In office 15 October 1918 – 1924 | |
Preceded by | Anton Bertram |
Succeeded by | Lancelot Henry Elphinstone |
Chief Justice of Hong Kong | |
In office 1924–1930 | |
Preceded by | Sir William Rees-Davies |
Succeeded by | Sir Joseph Horsford Kemp |
Personal details | |
Born | (1868-01-08)8 January 1868 Coquimbo, Chile |
Died | 5 August 1949(1949-08-05) (aged 81) |
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