William Rose Robinson
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Sir William Rose Robinson KCSI
(b. June 28, 1822 - d. April 27, 1886) was a British civil servant of the Indian civil service who acted as the Governor of Madras from April 28, 1875 to November 23, 1875.
in 1866 and promoted to a Knight Commander in 1876.
Order of the Star of India
The Most Exalted Order of the Star of India is an order of chivalry founded by Queen Victoria in 1861. The Order includes members of three classes:# Knight Grand Commander # Knight Commander # Companion...
(b. June 28, 1822 - d. April 27, 1886) was a British civil servant of the Indian civil service who acted as the Governor of Madras from April 28, 1875 to November 23, 1875.
Early life and education
William Rose Robinson was born in 1822 to William Rose Robinson. He had his education at Bonn and Haileybury graduating in 1840-41.Career
Robinson joined the Indian civil service in 1842 and went to India. He became the Inspector General of Police (Madras Presidency) in 1865 and served in the capacity from 1865 to 1870. He served as the revenue member of the Executive council of the Governor of Madras from 1870 to 1873 and as additional member in the executive council of the Viceroy of India from 1873 to 1878. Robinson acted as the Governor of Madras from April 28, 1875 to November 23, 1875.Honours
Robinson was made a Companion of the Order of the Star of IndiaOrder of the Star of India
The Most Exalted Order of the Star of India is an order of chivalry founded by Queen Victoria in 1861. The Order includes members of three classes:# Knight Grand Commander # Knight Commander # Companion...
in 1866 and promoted to a Knight Commander in 1876.