Charles La Trobe
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Charles Joseph La Trobe CB (20 March 1801 – 4 December 1875), commonly Latrobe, was appointed in 1839 superintendent of the Port Phillip District of New South Wales and, after the establishment in 1851 of the colony of Victoria (now a state of Australia), he became its first lieutenant-governor.[1]
Charles La Trobe | |
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1st Lieutenant-Governor of Victoria | |
In office 15 July 1851 – 5 May 1854 | |
Monarch | Queen Victoria |
Succeeded by | Sir Charles Hotham |
1st Superintendent of Port Phillip | |
In office 4 February 1839 – 14 July 1851 | |
Governor | George Gipps Charles FitzRoy |
Personal details | |
Born | Charles Joseph La Trobe (1801-03-20)20 March 1801 London, England |
Died | 4 December 1875(1875-12-04) (aged 74) Litlington, East Sussex, England |
Resting place | Litlington Church |
Spouse(s) | Sophie de Montmollin (1835–1854) Rose Isabelle de Meuron (1855–1875) |
Children | 6 |
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La Trobe was a strong supporter of religious, cultural and educational institutions.[2][3] During his time as superintendent and lieutenant-governor he oversaw the establishment of the Botanic Gardens,[4] and provided leadership and support to the formation of entities such as the Mechanic's Institute,[5] the Royal Melbourne Hospital, the Royal Philharmonic, the Melbourne Cricket Ground[6][7] and the University of Melbourne.[2]
La Trobe was the nephew of British architect Benjamin Henry Latrobe.[citation needed]