John Williams Wilson
19th-century English-Chilean sailor and politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Williams Wilson (1798–1857), also known as Juan Guillermos, was an English-Chilean sailor and politician. Born in Bristol, he entered the newly founded Chilean navy in 1824 and rose to the rank of commander. He was appointed governor of Talcahuano (1849–1855). He supervised construction of Fuerte Bulnes in 1843, which the government intended for a settlement at the Strait of Magellan. Puerto Williams, founded in 1953, was named for the naval commander.
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John Williams Wilson | |
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Born | 1798 Bristol, England |
Died | 14 September 1857(1857-09-14) (aged 58–59) Valparaíso, Chile |
Allegiance | Chile |
Service/ | Navy |
Rank | Commander |
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