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Quianu Robinson (1852–1919) was a New Mexican politician who served as a Republican member of the New Mexico House of Representatives representing the second district of New Mexico from 1916 to 1918.[1]
Quianu Robinson | |
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Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 2nd district | |
In office 1916–1918 | |
Preceded by | Conrad Hilton |
Succeeded by | Telesforo Padilla |
Personal details | |
Born | January 7, 1852 United States |
Died | September 11, 1919 67) United States | (aged
Political party | Republican |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Branch/service | New Mexico National Guard |
Years of service | 1887–1910 |
Rank | Captain |
Prior to his election, Robinson was a staunch political ally of Conrad N. Hilton Sr., who had served in the New Mexico Legislature from 1912 to 1916, before retiring and endorsing Robinson in his own run.[2] Robinson served only one term before he retired due to declining health, dying only one year later. Robinson was a member of the Knights of Columbus.[3] Other notable achievements include being the first to summit Robinson Peak in New Mexico, accompanied by Conrad Hilton.[4]
Quianu Robinson and six other explorers, including Conrad Hilton, were chosen to be members of the Hagerman-Robinson Expedition, and were the first to summit what is now known as Robinson Peak, New Mexico. The Hagerman-Robinson Expedition team was authorized by Herbert James Hagerman, who chose Quianu Robinson, a captain in the New Mexico National Guard as the leader of the team. This expedition was part of a larger effort to explore and map northern New Mexico, which had been previously uncharted. After the nearly 2-month long journey, Robinson and the other members of the expedition team made their way back home. Robinson Peak has since been named in Quianu's honor.[2][5]