About William Wyllie
Lived 1802 – 1891 (aged 89). William Wyllie was a British military officer.
General Sir William Wyllie (13 August 1802 – 26 May 1891) was a British Indian Army officer.
Military career Wyllie was commissioned as an ensign in the Bombay Native Infantry on 30 April 1819. He was severely wounded at the Battle of Miani in February 1843. and colonel of the 103rd Regiment of Foot on 14 February 1873.
Family Wyllie married Amelia Hutt, sister of Sir William Hutt. Their three sons, John William Shaw Wyllie (1835–1870), Francis Robert Shaw Wyllie (4 June 1837 – 1907), and Curzon Wyllie, all were known in British India.
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Who was William Wyllie?
Scottish army officer
When was William Wyllie born?
William Wyllie was born on 17 January 1802.
When did William Wyllie die?
William Wyllie died on 17 January 1891.
What was William Wyllie's occupation?
William Wyllie was a military officer.
What nationality was William Wyllie?
William Wyllie was British.
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· DBpedia: William Wyllie (Indian Army officer)
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