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Gurwood, John (1790–1845)  

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Published in print:
23 September 2004
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23 September 2004
John Gurwood (1790–1845) by William Salter, 1834–40 © National Portrait Gallery, London

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Gurwood, John (1790–1845), army officer and editor of Wellington's dispatches  

H. M. Chichester

revised by James Lunt

Publication History:

Published in print:
23 September 2004
Published online:
23 September 2004

Gurwood, John (1790–1845), army officer and editor of Wellington's dispatches, was the second son of one Gurwood; his widowed mother married H. Okey. He started work in an office, but after an unrequited love affair entered the army as ensign in the 52nd light infantry...