Thomas Ludlam (colonialist)
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Thomas Ludlam (ca 1775-25 July 1810) was thrice Governor of Sierra Leone.
Thomas Ludlam was the son of William Ludlam and nephew to Thomas Ludlam the clergyman. He received a classical education. He shared his father's practical abilities and trained as a printer, being apprenticed to John Nichols. However shortly following the completion of his apprenticeship the opportunity for him to take up a post with the Sierra Leone Company (SLC) arose, and he moved to their colony in Africa.[1]
Having previously served on the Council of the SLC, he subsequently rose to become Governor, fulfilling the role three times: (May 1799 - 1800), (1803 - 1805) and (1806 - 21 July 1808).[1]
He died on board HMS Crocodile on 25 July 1810.[1]
