ROBINSON, William Rose. 28.6.1822 — London 27.4.1886. Sir. British Civil Servant in India. Son of the elder W.R.R. (1781–1834) and Mary Douglas (1783–1864), after Haileybury joined I.C.S. in 1842. In the 1840s Head Assistant Collector of Malabar, in 1847 inspected the Laccadives (Lakshadweep). In the 1850s commanded Madras Police. Inspector General of Police (Madras Presidency) in 1865-70, then served in councils of Governor of Madras and of Viceroy of India. In 1875 briefly Governor of Madras. Retired in 1878. C.S.I. 1866. K.C.S.I. 1876. Married Julia Elizabeth Thomas (1832–1926), four sons.
Publications: “Description of the Laccadive Islands”, MJLS 14:2, 1847, 1-46, map.
– Report on the Laccadive Islands dated 19th May 1848. 183 p. Madras 1874.
Sources: Buckland, Dictionary; H. Yule, JRAS 18, 1886, Proc. xliii-xlvi; geni.com; Wikipedia.
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