William Robinson
William Robinson was a composer and politician (1834–1897). He was born in County Westmeath and died in London.
Also recorded as William Cleaver Francis Robinson · Sir William Cleaver Francis Robinson · W. C. F. Robinson · Wm. Cleaver Francis Robinson
William Robinson
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- Born
- 1834
- Died
- 1897
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William Robinson was a composer and politician (1834–1897). He was born in County Westmeath and died in London.
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The authorities additionally record the headings William Cleaver Francis Robinson, Sir William Cleaver Francis Robinson, W. Cleaver Francis Robinson and W.F. His recorded language was English. He was the child of Hercules Robinson and Frances Elizabeth Wildman-Wood. He married Olivia Edith Dean Townsend. One child is recorded: Douglas Robinson.
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William Robinson is recorded as a citizen of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Recorded with the occupation politician. Not to be confused with Smokey Robinson; one time lead singer with BT Express.
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1834
William Robinson was born on 14 January 1834.
1897
William Robinson died on 2 May 1897.
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Robinson, William S. Benezit Dictionary of Artists, 2011
Robinson, William I, Benezit Dictionary of Artists, 2011
Robinson, William II, Benezit Dictionary of Artists, 2011
Robinson, William Heath, Benezit Dictionary of Artists, 2011
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Recorded positions include Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island, Governor of the Falkland Islands, Governor of Western Australia, Governor of South Australia and British Governor of the Straits Settlements. Robinson received Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George, Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.
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