Norman Rowsell
Norman Rowsell | |
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| Born | Norman Rowsell July 1855 |
| Died | 14 April 1919 (aged 63) |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation(s) | Tea planter and first Ceylon Labour Commissioner |
| Known for | Early tea plantation in British Ceylon |
| Spouse | Florence Henrietta née Congreve (1857-1942) |
| Children | Vere Norman (1887-1945), Maud Esme (1891-1974?), Marion Kathleen (1896-1990) |
| Relatives | Cecil Ralph Townshend Congreve (son in law) |
Norman Rowsell (July 1855 – 14 April 1919) was an Englishman who was one of the first tea planters in British Ceylon. He was also a well known sportsman and became the first Ceylon Labour Commissioner.