Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead

5th Governor of Hong Kong (1824-1897)
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Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead
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Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead

Summary

Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead is a human[1]. His place of birth was County Westmeath[2]. He was born on December 19, 1824[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on October 28, 1897[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead's place of birth was County Westmeath[2].
  • Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead died in London[4].
  • Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead was born on December 19, 1824[3].
  • Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead died on October 28, 1897[5].
  • Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead is buried at Brompton Cemetery[8].
  • Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead's father was Hercules Robinson[9].
  • Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead's mother was Frances Elizabeth Wildman-Wood[10].
  • Among Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead's spouses was Nea Arthur Ada Rose d'Amour Annesley[11].
  • A child of Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead was Hercules Robinson, 2nd Baron Rosmead[12].
  • A child of Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead was Eleanor Frances Alti Maria Robinson[13].
  • A child of Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead was Nora Augusta Maud Robinson[14].
  • A child of Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead was Nerida Leeta Robinson[15].
  • Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead's professions included politician[6].
  • Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead held the position of Governor of Fiji[17].
  • Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead held the position of Governor of Hong Kong[18].
  • Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead held the position of Governor of British Ceylon[19].
  • Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead held the position of Governor of New South Wales[20].
  • Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead held the position of Governor-General of New Zealand[21].
  • Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead held the position of Governor of British Mauritius[22].
  • Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[23].
  • Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[24].
  • Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead received the baronet[25].
  • Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead was a member of Privy Council of the United Kingdom[26].
  • Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in County Westmeath[2], Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead… he was born on December 19, 1824[3]. His father was Hercules Robinson[9]. His mother was Frances Elizabeth Wildman-Wood[10].

Education

Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead's education included a stint at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[23].

Career and Affiliations

Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include Governor of Fiji[17], a public office[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1874[30]; Governor of Hong Kong[18], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1843[33]; Governor of British Ceylon[19], a position[34], in British Empire[35], founded in 1795[36]; Governor of New South Wales[20], a position[37], in Australia[38], founded in 1788[39]; Governor-General of New Zealand[21], a position[40], in New Zealand[41], founded in 1841[42]; and Governor of British Mauritius[22], a position[43], in British Mauritius[44], founded in 1810[45].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[24], a grade of an order[46], in United Kingdom[47] and baronet[25], an order of chivalry[48], in United Kingdom[49].

Personal Life

Among Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead's spouses was Nea Arthur Ada Rose d'Amour Annesley[11]. Children include Hercules Robinson, 2nd Baron Rosmead[12], a politician[50], of United Kingdom[51]; Eleanor Frances Alti Maria Robinson[13]; Nora Augusta Maud Robinson[14]; and Nerida Leeta Robinson[15], 1870–1940[52].

Death and Burial

Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead died on October 28, 1897[5]. He died in London[4]. Burial took place at Brompton Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

FAQs

Where was Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead born?

Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead's place of birth was County Westmeath[2].

Where did Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead die?

Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead died in London[4].

Who were Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead's parents?

Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead's father was Hercules Robinson[9]. Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead's mother was Frances Elizabeth Wildman-Wood[10].

Who was Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead married to?

Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead's spouses include Nea Arthur Ada Rose d'Amour Annesley[11].

What did Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead do for work?

Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead worked as politician[6].

Where did Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead go to school?

Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[23].

What awards did Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[24] and baronet[25].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [19] . worldstatesmen.org. worldstatesmen.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  13. [22] . worldstatesmen.org. worldstatesmen.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  17. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  19. [6] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  19. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 6w ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14397 7336
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  3. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Hercules Robinson, 2nd Baron Rosmead, Eleanor Frances Alti Maria Robinson, Nora Augusta Maud Robinson +1
    Place of birth County Westmeath
    Position held Governor of Fiji, Governor of Hong Kong, Governor of British Ceylon +7
    Family name Robinson
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