Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead
5th Governor of Hong Kong (1824-1897)
1824 — 1897
Quick Facts
Profession
5th Governor of Hong Kong (1824-1897)
Born
December 19, 1824
Died
1897 (age ~73)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
politician
United Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandBorn in County WestmeathDied in London
1824
Born in County Westmeath (1824-12-19)
1854
PositionGovernor of Montserrat (1854–1855)
1859
PositionGovernor of Hong Kong (1859–1865)
1865
PositionGovernor of British Ceylon (1865–1872)
1872
PositionGovernor of New South Wales (1872–1879)
1879
PositionGovernor-General of New Zealand (1879–1880)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead?+
Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead is 5th Governor of Hong Kong (1824-1897). Born in 1824.
When was Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead born?+
Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead was born on December 19, 1824.
When did Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead die?+
Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead died in 1897, at approximately 73 years of age.
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Eb
Grass — path, growth, vitality
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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