Peter Bonnevaux

Colonel Peter Bonnevaux (1752–1797) was the fourth Military Governor of British Ceylon and third General Officer Commanding, Ceylon. He was appointed Governor on 2 July 1797 and was Governor until 12 July 1797. He was succeeded by Pierre Frédéric de Meuron.[1]

Colonel

Peter Bonnevaux
4th Military Governor of British Ceylon
In office
2 July 1797 – 12 July 1797
MonarchGeorge III
Preceded byWelbore Ellis Doyle
Succeeded byPierre Frédéric de Meuron
3rd General Officer Commanding, Ceylon
In office
30 June 1797 – 1797
Preceded byWelbore Ellis Doyle
Succeeded byPierre Frédéric de Meuron
Personal details
Died12 July 1797
Colombo, British Ceylon
Military service
AllegianceGreat Britain
Branch/serviceBritish Army
RankColonel
Unit10th Madras Native Infantry
CommandsGeneral Officer Commanding, Ceylon

Bonnevaux joined the 10th Madras Native Infantry of the East India Company's Madras Army as an Ensign in 1768 and rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel by 1794.[2]

References
  1. "Sri Lanka". Rulers.org. Retrieved 20 June 2013.
  2. http://www.lib.mq.edu.au/digital/under/research/biographies/bonnevaux.html
Government offices
Preceded by
Welbore Ellis Doyle		 Military Governor of British Ceylon
1797-1797		 Succeeded by
Pierre Frédéric de Meuron
Military offices
Preceded by
Welbore Ellis Doyle		 General Officer Commanding, Ceylon
1797-1797		 Succeeded by
Pierre Frédéric de Meuron
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