Edmund Henry Lushington

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Edmund Henry Lushington
2nd Chief Justice of Ceylon
In office
1807–1809
Preceded by Codrington Edmund Carrington
Succeeded by William Coke
As Acting
Puisne Justice of the Supreme Court of Ceylon
In office
1801–1806
Personal details
Born (1766-07-11)July 11, 1766
Park Place, Kent, England
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Park House, Kent
Spouse(s) Louisa Faulkner Phillips
Sophia Phillips
Relations Henry Lushington
Children Eight daughters and four sons
Alma mater Queens' College, Cambridge

Edmund Henry Lushington (11 July 1766 – 27 March 1839) was the second Chief Justice of Ceylon. He was also a Barrister-at-Law, Bencher of the Inner Temple, Puisne Judge in Ceylon, Chief Commissioner of the Colonial Audit Board, Master of the Crown Office.[1] He was appointed in 1807 and was acting Chief Justice until 1809. He was succeeded by William Coke, who was also acting Chief Justice.[2][3][4][5]

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Legal offices
Preceded by Chief Justice of Ceylon
1807-1809
Succeeded by
William Coke
As Acting
Preceded by
Puisne Justice of the Supreme Court of Ceylon
1801–1806
Succeeded by