Gregory, William Henry, Sir, 1817-1892

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William Henry Gregory (1817-1892), M.P. for County Galway, Ireland, and later appointed Governor-General of Ceylon (1872-1877). He married Elizabeth Temple Bowdoin who died in Ceylon in 1873. His second wife was Isabella Augusta Persse, (1852-1932), better known as Lady Gregory. They had one son, William Robert Gregory (1881-1919).

From the description of William Henry Gregory papers, 1817-1900. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 173863296

William Gregory was a resident of Bristol, England.

From the description of William Henry Gregory fonds. [1879]. (University of Victoria Libraries). WorldCat record id: 667848498

Epithet: of Add MS 35795

British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001094.0x000294

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associatedWith Duggan, Patrick. person
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associatedWith Gregory, Elizabeth O'Hara, 1799-1875. person
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associatedWith Gregory, Lady, 1852-1932. person
associatedWith Gregory, William, 1766-1840. person
associatedWith Lawley, Francis Charles, 1825-1901. person
associatedWith Layard, Austen Henry, 1817-1894. person
associatedWith Mann, A. Dudley (Ambrose Dudley), 1801-1889. person
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associatedWith Miles, William Porcher, 1822-1899. person
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associatedWith Rosmead, Hercules Robinson, Baron, 1824-1897. person
associatedWith Sullivan, Arthur, Sir, 1842-1900. person
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Birmingham, Warwickshire
Margate, Kent
United States
Litcham, Norfolk
Sri Lanka
Egypt
Greece
Banff, Banffshire
Fulham, Middlesex
Chapelizod, Dublin
Chorley, Lancashire
Kildallan, Cavan
Abingdon, Berkshire
Ireland
Muskham, Nottinghamshire
Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
Balkans
Grenada, the W. Indies
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Birth 1817-07-12

Death 1892-03-06

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