Historedia
Person

James Wilkes Maurice

Events
2
Episodes
3
Years
1805–1811

Every event in Historedia whose sources name James Wilkes Maurice, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Battle of Diamond Rock

    1805

    Role: British Lieutenant commanding the garrison

    1. 31 May - 2 June 1805 · Diamond Rock, MartiniqueFranco-Spanish Assault on Diamond Rock

      A Franco-Spanish flotilla under Captain Julien Cosmao stormed Diamond Rock between 31 May and 2 June 1805, following the arrival of a large combined fleet in May.

    2. 3 June 1805 · Diamond Rock, MartiniqueBritish Surrender and Acquittal

      Lieutenant Maurice surrendered on 3 June 1805 due to lack of water and ammunition, and was later honourably acquitted by a court martial.

  2. Battle of Anholt

    1811

    Role: British Commander

    1. 25–27 March 1811 · Anholt Island, DenmarkBattle of Anholt

      A British operation against Danish-held Anholt on 25–27 March 1811 succeeded, and a Danish gunboat attempt to retake the island is recorded for 27 February 1811.

Sources

  1. Battle of Diamond Rock Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19
  2. Battle of Anholt Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21