John Wilson

About John Wilson

Birth

1780

Death

1856

General Sir John Wilson (1780–1856) was a British Army officer who served in the Peninsular War, and was acting Governor of British Ceylon in 1831.

John Wilson was a prominent figure who served as the Governor of Ceylon during the 19th century.

His professional career combined politics, colonial administration, and a distinguished tenure as a military officer.

Despite his political background, he left a vast literary legacy with a catalog reaching 678 recorded works.

His most recognized work, In Praise of Folly, stands out in a bibliography covering topics as diverse as history and children's fiction.

His writing explores a wide variety of genres, including guides on fishing and general fiction stories.