About William Jervois
Lived 1782 – 1862 (aged 79–80). William Jervois was a British military personnel.
General William Jervois KH (1782 – 5 November 1862) was Commander and Lieutenant Governor of Hong Kong. Jervois Street in Hong Kong was named after him.
Military career Jervois served in the Peninsular War and, having been promoted to Lieutenant General in 1846, went on to be Commander and Lieutenant Governor of Hong Kong in 1851.
He was also colonel of the 76th Regiment of Foot. He was promoted general on 3 August 1860.
Family He married Elizabeth Maitland and had at least one son, Sir William Jervois.
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Who was William Jervois?
Peninsular War veteran and governor of Hong Kong (1782-1862)
When was William Jervois born?
William Jervois was born in 1782.
When did William Jervois die?
William Jervois died on 5 November 1862.
What was William Jervois's occupation?
William Jervois was a military personnel.
What nationality was William Jervois?
William Jervois was British.
Sources & further reading
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