About William Morison
Lived 1781 – 1851 (aged 69–70). William Morison was a British politician.
General Sir William Morison (1781 – 15 May 1851) was a Scottish Whig Party politician and professional soldier.
Life
He was born in central Scotland in 1781.
Trained as an officer in the British Army he rose to the rank of General in the Madras Artillery. In 1826 he appears as a Major operating in Goa. He was also the Chief Commissioner of Mysore. Whilst in India he served as a Member of the Supreme Council of India. He retired this post in 1839 and was replaced by Major General William Casement.
He was elected at the by-election of February 1842 as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Clackmannanshire and Kinross-shire. He was returned unopposed in 1847.
He died in office on 15 May 1851.
Artistic recognition
His portrait is held by the National Army Museum.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Morison?
Scottish Liberal Party politician
When was William Morison born?
William Morison was born in 1781.
When did William Morison die?
William Morison died on 15 May 1851.
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William Morison was a politician.
What nationality was William Morison?
William Morison was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Morison (1781–1851)
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