Robert Boyd (civil servant)

Robert Boyd (civil servant) was a British civil servant who served in various roles in the colonial administration, primarily in Ceylon (modern-day Sri Lanka) during the 19th century. Details on his specific contributions can be fragmented or scarce depending on the specific period and role. Generally, individuals in his position were involved in the day-to-day governance of the colony, implementing policies dictated by the British government. This would have included tasks such as revenue collection, infrastructure management, judicial administration (to a degree), and maintaining records. Further research into specific archival materials related to colonial administration in Ceylon during Boyd's tenure would be necessary for a more complete picture of his work and impact. Information about him is often found in historical records relating to the Ceylon Civil Service and related colonial documents.