Robert Thorburn
Newfoundland merchant and politician (1836–1906) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about the Premier of Newfoundland. For the 19th-century portraitist, see Robert Thorburn (painter).
Sir Robert Thorburn (March 28, 1836 – April 12, 1906) was a British-born Newfoundland merchant and politician who served as the colony's Premier from 1885 to 1889.
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Sir Robert Thorburn | |
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Premier of Newfoundland | |
In office 12 October 1885 – December 1889 | |
Preceded by | William Whiteway |
Succeeded by | William Whiteway |
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Born | (1836-03-28)March 28, 1836 Juniper Bank, near Walkerburn, Peeblesshire, Scotland |
Died | April 12, 1906(1906-04-12) (aged 70) St. John's, Colony of Newfoundland |
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