Hercules Robinson 1st Baron Rosmead Politician

Hercules George Robert Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead, GCMG, PC (Chinese name: 羅士敏勳爵 or 羅便臣) (19 December 1824 – 28 October 1897), was a British colonial administrator who became the 5th Governor of Hong Kong and subsequently, the 14th Governor of New South Wales. From June 1859 until August 1896, he was known as Sir Hercules Robinson.

Personal facts

Hercules Robinson 1st Baron Rosmead
Birth dateDecember 19, 1824
Date of deathOctober 28, 1897
Education
Royal Military Academy Sandhurst

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Politician

monarch
Queen Victoria
office
Governor of New South Wales
Governor of Ceylon
Governor of New Zealand
successor
Arthur Hamilton-Gordon 1st Baron Stanmore
William Henry Gregory

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