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William Jervois

military engineer

William Jervois

British Army general (1821–1897)

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About William Jervois

Lieutenant-General Sir William Francis Drummond Jervois was a British military engineer and diplomat. After joining the British Army in 1839, he saw service, as a second captain, in South Africa. In 1858, as a major, he was appointed Secretary of a Royal Commission set up to examine the state and efficiency of British land-based fortifications against naval attack; and this led to further work in Canada and South Australia. From 1875 to 1888 he was, consecutively, Governor of the Straits Settlements, Governor of South Australia and Governor of New Zealand.

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Occupation

military engineer, engineer, military officer, governor

Position held

Governor of South Australia, Governor-General of New Zealand, British Governor of the Straits Settlements

Citizenship

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

Born

September 10, 1821

Died

August 17, 1897

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