Thomas Best Jervis
British military engineer (1796-1857)
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Summary
Thomas Best Jervis was born on August 2, 1796[1], in Jaffna[2]. He died on April 3, 1857[3], in London[4]. He worked as a pioneer[5] and cartographer[6].
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Church of St John In The Wilderness, Withycombe Raleigh[7]
- Child: William Paget Jervis[8]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain[9], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10]
- Employer: Survey of India[11], East India Company[12]
- Member of: Royal Society[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Military, police or special rank: lieutenant colonel[15]
- Family name: Jervis[16]
- Given name: Thomas[17]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[18]
- Sibling: George Ritso Jervis[19]
- Writing language: English[20]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[21]
FAQs
Where was Thomas Best Jervis born?
Thomas Best Jervis's place of birth was Jaffna[2].
Where did Thomas Best Jervis die?
Thomas Best Jervis passed away in London[4].
What did Thomas Best Jervis do for work?
Thomas Best Jervis worked as a pioneer[5] and cartographer[6].