General James Stuart (1741–1815) was a British Army officer who served in North America during the American Revolutionary War and took part in various campaigns in British India. He was the first General Officer Commanding, Ceylon and second Military Governor of British Ceylon. He was appointed on 1 March 1796 and was Governor until 1 January 1797. He was succeeded by Welbore Ellis Doyle.
- Occupation
- military personnel
- Position held
- Military Governor of British Ceylon, General Officer Commanding, Ceylon
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Born
- March 2, 1741
- Died
