William Robinson

Summary

William Robinson is a human^[1]. He was born in County Westmeath^[2]. He was born on +1834-01-14T00:00:00Z^[3]. He passed away in London^[4]. He died on +1897-05-02T00:00:00Z^[5]. He worked as a composer^[6] and politician^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• William Robinson was born in County Westmeath^[2].
• William Robinson died in London^[4].
• William Robinson was born on +1834-01-14T00:00:00Z^[3].
• William Robinson died on +1897-05-02T00:00:00Z^[5].
• William Robinson's father was Hercules Robinson^[9].
• William Robinson's mother was Frances Elizabeth Wildman-Wood^[10].
• Among William Robinson's spouses was Olivia Edith Dean Townsend^[11].
• A child of William Robinson was Douglas Robinson^[12].
• William Robinson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[13].
• William Robinson's professions included composer^[6].
• William Robinson worked as a politician^[7].
• William Robinson held the position of Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island^[14].
• William Robinson held the position of Governor of the Falkland Islands^[15].
• William Robinson held the position of Governor of Western Australia^[16].
• William Robinson held the position of Governor of Western Australia^[17].
• William Robinson held the position of Governor of Western Australia^[18].
• William Robinson held the position of Governor of South Australia^[19].
• William Robinson received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George^[20].
• William Robinson received the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George^[21].
• William Robinson received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George^[22].
• William Robinson received the Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society^[23].
• William Robinson's image is recorded as Williamrobinson.jpg^[24].
• William Robinson is recorded as male^[25].
• William Robinson's instance of is recorded as human^[26].
• William Robinson's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 91328408^[27].

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Origins and Family

William Robinson's place of birth was County Westmeath^[2]. He was born on +1834-01-14T00:00:00Z^[3]. His father was Hercules Robinson^[9]. His mother was Frances Elizabeth Wildman-Wood^[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer^[6] and politician^[7]. Positions held include Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island^[14], a position^[28], in Canada^[29], founded in 1873^[30]; Governor of the Falkland Islands^[15], a position^[31], in United Kingdom^[32], founded in 1764^[33]; Governor of Western Australia^[16], a position^[34], in Australia^[35], founded in 1832^[36]; Governor of South Australia^[19], a public office^[37], in Australia^[38], founded in 1836^[39]; and list of governors of the Straits Settlements^[40].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George^[20], a grade of an order^[41], in United Kingdom^[42]; Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George^[21], a grade of an order^[43], in United Kingdom^[44]; and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society^[23], a fellowship award^[45], in United Kingdom^[46].

Personal Life

William Robinson was married to Olivia Edith Dean Townsend^[11]. A child of him was Douglas Robinson^[12].

Death and Burial

William Robinson died on +1897-05-02T00:00:00Z^[5]. He passed away in London^[4].

Why It Matters

William Robinson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[47] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[48]

FAQs

Where was William Robinson born?

Born in County Westmeath^[2], William Robinson…

Where did William Robinson die?

William Robinson passed away in London^[4].

Who were William Robinson's parents?

William Robinson's father was Hercules Robinson^[9]. William Robinson's mother was Frances Elizabeth Wildman-Wood^[10].

Who was William Robinson married to?

William Robinson's spouses include Olivia Edith Dean Townsend^[11].

What did William Robinson do for work?

William Robinson worked as composer^[6] and politician^[7].

What awards did William Robinson receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George^[20], Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George^[21], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George^[22], and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society^[23].