William Jervois
William Jervois (1821–1897) was an engineer, military officer and governor.
Also recorded as William Francis Drummond Jervois; Sir William Francis Drummond Jervois; W. Drummond Jervois; Lieutenant General Sir William Francis Drummond Jervois; W. F. D. Jervois.
Overview
Born at Cowes in 1821, died at Hampshire in 1897.
In detail
William Jervois studied at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich, Royal School of Military Engineering and Burney's Academy. the recorded working language is English.
Positions recorded include Governor of South Australia and Governor-General of New Zealand. Membership is recorded of Royal Society.
Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the Royal Society, Companion of the Order of the Bath, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George.
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“William Jervois”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q2579525: William Jervois
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