Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead

Politician

1824 – 1897

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Who was Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead?

Hercules George Robert Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead, GCMG, PC, 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.

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Born
Dec 19, 1824
County Westmeath
Also known as
  • Геркулес Робинсон, 1-ый барон Росмида
  • Робинсон, Геркулес
  • 夏喬士·羅便臣
Education
  • Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
Employment
  • Governor, Hong Kong
    (1859/09/09 - 1865/03/11)
Died
Oct 28, 1897
London
Resting place
Brompton Cemetery

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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