Robert Ibbetson
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Robert Ibbetson (4 May 1789 – 4 November 1880) was a colonial governor of the Straits Settlements of Penang, Malacca, and Singapore from 1832 to 1834.[1][2]
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Robert Ibbetson | |
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2nd Governor of the Straits Settlements | |
In office 12 November 1830 – 7 December 1833 | |
Monarch | William IV (1830–1837) |
Preceded by | Robert Fullerton |
Succeeded by | Kenneth Murchison |
Personal details | |
Born | (1789-05-04)4 May 1789 England |
Died | 4 November 1880(1880-11-04) (aged 91) Portsmouth, England |
Resting place | Highland Road Cemetery, Portsmouth, England |
Spouse(s) | Harriet Georgina Hutchings Bennett, née Caunter |
Relations | Myra Grace Kerr (granddaughter) |
Children | Robert, Harriet Grace, Elvira, Samuel Kerr, Georgina Fanny |
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