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William Robinson

British colonial administrator and musical composer (1834-1897) · Musicians · Died at 63

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Sir William Cleaver Francis Robinson was an Irish colonial administrator and musical composer, who wrote several well-known songs. He was born in County Westmeath, Ireland, and was educated at home and at the Royal Naval School.

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Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George1887
Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George
Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society

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Sir William Cleaver Francis Robinson was an Irish colonial administrator and musical composer, who wrote several well-known songs. He was born in County Westmeath, Ireland, and was educated at home and at the Royal Naval School. He joined the Colonial Office service in 1858 and became the president of Montserrat in 1862.

Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1834 to 1897 · aged 63

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