Gualterus Schneider
Gualterus Schneider (23 November 1772 - 10 September 1841) was the 3rd Surveyor General of Ceylon. He was appointed in 1811, succeeding George Atkinson, and held the office until 1833. He was succeeded by F. B. Norris.[1][2]
Gualterus Schneider | |
|---|---|
| 3rd Surveyor General of Ceylon | |
| In office 1811–1833 | |
| Preceded by | George Atkinson |
| Succeeded by | F. B. Norris |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 November 1772 Jaffna, Dutch Ceylon |
| Died | 10 September 1841 (aged 68) Colombo, British Ceylon |
| Spouse(s) | m. 1797 Sophia Magdalena Statts m. 1831 Elizabeth Gatherina Stewart Titterton |
| Relations | Gualterus Stewart Schneider |
| Children | Johanna Gertruida Marie Henrietta Gualterus Fredrik |
References
- "History". Survey Department of Sri Lanka. Archived from the original on 16 April 2014. Retrieved 14 April 2014.
- "Genealogy of the family of Schneider of Ceylon" (PDF). thedutchburgherunion.org. Retrieved 14 April 2014.
| Government offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by George Atkinson |
Surveyor General of Ceylon 1811–1833 |
Succeeded by F. B. Norris |
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