Historedia
Person

Sir William Bovill

Events
3
Episodes
7
Years
1871–1872

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Sir William Bovill, 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. First Tichborne trial begins in London

    1871

    Role: Chief Justice of the Common Pleas

    1. 11 May 1871 · Palace of WestminsterFirst Trial Commencement

      The civil case regarding the Tichborne claimant began in the Court of Common Pleas in London on 11 May 1871.

  2. Murder of Jane Clouson in Eltham

    1871

    Role: Judge

    1. 1871 · Coroner's CourtCoroner's Trial Verdict

      Edmund Pook was found guilty of wilful murder at the initial coroner's trial.

    2. 1871 · CourtAcquittal and Hearsay Ruling

      Pook was acquitted after the judge ruled Clouson's dying statements as inadmissible hearsay.

    3. 1871 · CourtCriminal Libel Suits

      Pook faced libel suits for being accused of murder despite his acquittal.

    4. April 26–30, 1871 · Kidbrooke LaneDiscovery of Jane Clouson

      Jane Clouson was found bludgeoned in Kidbrooke Lane, Eltham, on April 26, 1871, dying four days later.

  3. Tichborne case decided against Arthur Orton

    1872

    Role: Chief Justice

    1. March 1872 · Palace of Westminster, LondonCivil Verdict and Arrest

      After the jury indicated on 4 March 1872 that it would reject the Claimant's suit, Bovill ordered his arrest on perjury charges and committed him to Newgate Prison.

    2. 25 March 1872 · LondonPublic Appeal

      The Claimant published an appeal to the public for financial help to meet legal and living costs.

Sources

  1. Tichborne case Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-22
  2. Murder of Jane Clouson Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-26