Ivor Edward David (6 April 1875 - 23 November 1913) was the seventh British colonial Inspector-General of Police in Ceylon (1910-1913).
Ivor Edward David | |
|---|---|
| 7th Inspector General of Police (Sri Lanka) | |
| In office 1910–1913 | |
| Preceded by | Cyril Longden |
| Succeeded by | Herbert Dowbiggin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ivor Edward David 6 April 1875 Llandaff, Glamorgan, Wales |
| Died | 23 November 1913 (aged 38) Colombo, Ceylon |
| Spouse | Beatrice Emma Norah |
| Profession | Police officer |
Ivor Edward David was born 6 April 1875 in Llandaff, Glamorgan, Wales.[1]
David joined the Indian Police Service having passed the Civil Service Examination, where he served in Mysore, Bangalore and Madras.[2][3]
In 1910 when Cyril Longden's contract as Inspector-General of Police of Ceylon expired the Colonial government first considered appointing Herbert Dowbiggin but he was determined as being too young for the position.[1] The government instead choose to appoint David, the District Superintendent of Police in Madras,[2] as the new Inspector-General of Police in Ceylon.[1][4]
During his tenure David is noted for establishing the Police sports grounds in Bambalapitiya in 1912.[5][6][7] David died unexpectedly on 23 November 1913 in Colombo, Ceylon[1][2][8] at the age of 38. His position as Inspector-General of Police was filled by Dowbiggin.[4]
References edit
- ^ a b c d Pippet, G. K.; Dep, A. C (1969). A History of the Ceylon Police, Volume 2. Times of Ceylon Company. pp. 456–458.
- ^ a b c Madras Police (1959). The History of the Madras Police: Centenary 1859-1959. p. 343.
- ^ India Office (1905). "The India List and India Office List". London: Harrison and Sons: 85.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ a b "List of Inspector General of Police". Sri Lanka Police. Archived from the original on 22 November 2016. Retrieved 16 March 2018.
- ^ "Police celebrate 150 years". Daily News. 18 August 2016. Retrieved 16 March 2018.
- ^ "President's Security Division Edge Out Special Task Force". Sports with Haritha. 28 April 2017. Retrieved 16 March 2018.
- ^ Andree, Mike (28 March 2001). "Police Athletes on Show". The Island. Retrieved 16 March 2018.
- ^ "Re Ivor Edward David, Deceased" (PDF). London Gazette. 25 August 1914. p. 6745. Retrieved 16 March 2018.