William Jervois

British Army general (1821–1897)
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William Jervois

Summary

William Jervois is a human[1]. His place of birth was Cowes[2]. He was born on September 10, 1821[3]. He passed away in Hampshire[4]. He died on August 17, 1897[5]. He worked as a military engineer[6], engineer[7], military officer[8], and governor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • William Jervois's place of birth was Cowes[2].
  • William Jervois died in Hampshire[4].
  • William Jervois was born on September 10, 1821[3].
  • William Jervois died on August 17, 1897[5].
  • Burial took place at Virginia Water[11].
  • William Jervois's father was William Jervois[12].
  • Among William Jervois's spouses was Lucy Jervois[13].
  • A child of William Jervois was Lucy Caroline Jervois[14].
  • William Jervois held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • English was William Jervois's native language[16].
  • William Jervois worked as a military engineer[6].
  • William Jervois's professions included engineer[7].
  • William Jervois's professions included military officer[8].
  • William Jervois's professions included governor[9].
  • William Jervois held the position of Governor of South Australia[17].
  • William Jervois held the position of Governor-General of New Zealand[18].
  • William Jervois held the position of British Governor of the Straits Settlements[19].
  • William Jervois was educated at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[20].
  • William Jervois's education included a stint at Royal School of Military Engineering[21].
  • William Jervois was educated at Burney's Academy[22].
  • William Jervois received the Fellow of the Royal Society[23].
  • William Jervois received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[24].
  • William Jervois received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[25].
  • William Jervois received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[26].
  • William Jervois was a member of Royal Society[27].

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Origins and Family

William Jervois's place of birth was Cowes[2]. He was born on September 10, 1821[3]. His father was he[12]. English was his native language[16].

Education

Educated at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[20], a military academy[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1741[30]; Royal School of Military Engineering[21], a military academy[31], in United Kingdom[32], headquartered in Chatham[33]; and Burney's Academy[22], a preparatory school[34], in United Kingdom[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military engineer[6], engineer[7], military officer[8], and governor[9]. Positions held include Governor of South Australia[17], a public office[36], in Australia[37], founded in 1836[38]; Governor-General of New Zealand[18], a position[39], in New Zealand[40], founded in 1841[41]; and British Governor of the Straits Settlements[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[23], a fellowship award[42], in United Kingdom[43]; Companion of the Order of the Bath[24], a grade of an order[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1815[46]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[25], a grade of an order[47], in United Kingdom[48]; and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[26], a grade of an order[49], in United Kingdom[50].

Personal Life

William Jervois was married to Lucy Jervois[13]. A child of him was Lucy Caroline Jervois[14].

Death and Burial

William Jervois died on August 17, 1897[5]. He died in Hampshire[4]. He is buried at Virginia Water[11].

Why It Matters

William Jervois ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

FAQs

Where was William Jervois born?

William Jervois was born in Cowes[2].

Where did William Jervois die?

William Jervois died in Hampshire[4].

Who were William Jervois's parents?

William Jervois's father was William Jervois[12].

Who was William Jervois married to?

William Jervois's spouses include Lucy Jervois[13].

What did William Jervois do for work?

William Jervois worked as military engineer[6], engineer[7], military officer[8], and governor[9].

Where did William Jervois go to school?

William Jervois was educated at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[20], Royal School of Military Engineering[21], and Burney's Academy[22].

What awards did William Jervois receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[23], Companion of the Order of the Bath[24], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[25], and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[26].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military engineer, engineer, military officer +1
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  2. 21d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Participated in conflict Xhosa Wars
    Father William Jervois
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