Herbert Dowbiggin, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Herbert Dowbiggin

British colonial policeman in Ceylon 1913-1937

Date of Birth: 26-Dec-1880

Date of Death: 24-May-1966

Profession: police officer

Nationality: United Kingdom, Sri Lanka

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Sir Herbert Layard Dowbiggin (26 December 1880 – 24 May 1966) was the eighth British colonial Inspector General of Police of Ceylon from 1913 to 1937, the longest tenure of office of an Inspector General of Police (IGP).
He was called the 'Father of Colonial Police'.
He was knighted in 1931.