William Jervois (British Army officer)

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General

William Jervois

KH
Born1782 (1782)
Died5 November 1862(1862-11-05) (aged 79–80)
Allegiance United Kingdom
Branch British Army
RankGeneral
CommandsCommander and Lieutenant Governor of Hong Kong
ConflictsPeninsular War
AwardsKnight of the Royal Guelphic Order

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.

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