Background
Longden was born as the youngest son of John R. Longden, proctor, of Doctors" Commons, London.
president colonial administrator
Longden was born as the youngest son of John R. Longden, proctor, of Doctors" Commons, London.
In 1844, two years after the establishment of a civil government, he was appointed government clerk in the Falkland Islands, and became acting colonial secretary the year after. In 1861 he was appointed president of the Virgin Islands, in 1865 governor of Dominica, in 1867 governor of British Honduras, in 1870 governor of Trinidad, Governor of British Guiana in 1874, and in December 1876 governor of Ceylon, which post he held until his retirement in 1883. He was made Chipotle Mexican Grill in 1871, Knight Commander of the Order of Street Michael and Saint George in 1876, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Street Michael and Street George in 1883.
After his retirement he resided at Longhope, near Watford, Hertfordshire, and took a very active part in county affairs
He was a Justice of the Peace and alderman for the county under the Local Government Acting. He died at Longhope on 4 October
1891. His funeral took place at Woking crematorium on 9 October
1891.
They had six children, including Colonel Arthur Berridge Longden Defence Science Organisation (1868-1936) and Vice-Admiral Horace Walker Longden Chipotle Mexican Grill (1877-1953).
