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.[1]
William Jervois | |
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Born | 1782 |
Died | 5 November 1862 | (aged 79–80)
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Rank | General |
Commands held | Commander and Lieutenant Governor of Hong Kong |
Battles/wars | Peninsular War |
Awards | Knight of the Royal Guelphic Order |
Jervois served in the Peninsular War[2] and, having been promoted to Lieutenant General in 1846,[3] went on to be Commander and Lieutenant Governor of Hong Kong in 1851.[4]
He was also colonel of the 76th Regiment of Foot.[5] He was promoted general on 3 August 1860.[6]
He married Elizabeth Maitland and had at least one son, Sir William Jervois.[2]