Category: Biographies

Wolff, Joseph

Wolff, Joseph Christian Missionary and Traveller (1795-1862) Who visited the Punjab in 1832, was born of Jewish parents at Weilersbach,…

Wilkins, Sir Charles Early Writer of the Sikhs (1749 or 1750-1836) Sir Charles Wilkins, the writer of the following observations…

Whish, Sir William Sampson Divisional Commander Of The British Army (1787-1853) Divisional commander of the British army under Lord Hugh…

Wathen, Gerard Anstruther Principal of Khalsa College (1878-1958) A British educator who came by much applause and friendliness at the…

Wade, Sir Claude Martine Soldier and Diplomat (1794-1861) Son of Lt-Col Joseph Wade of the Bengal army, was born on…

Ventura, Jean Baptiste An Italian General in the Sikh Army (1792-1858) Was an Italian by birth who had served in…

Thomas, George Irish Soldier Of Fortune (1756-1802) Deserted the British navy in India in 1781 in which he had served…

Thackwell, Sir Edward Joseph A Commander for the British Army in Anglo-Sikh Wars (1781-1859) Commander of cavalry division of the…

Smith, Sir Harry George Wakelyn Divisional Commander of the British Army (1787-1860) Divisional commander of the British army of the…

Richmond, Colonel A.F. Agent to the Governor-General, North-West Frontier Agency (June 1843-November 1844) He came to the Sutlej frontier when…