George Robinson b. 22 March 1791

Also known as George Augustus Robinson
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
A sketcher and a builder George Augustus Robinson was also Protector of Aborigines. He also offered religious succour to prisoners in gaol.
Name
George Robinson
Also known as George Augustus Robinson
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Other Occupation
  • chief protector of the Victorian Aborigines (ANZSIC code: 75)
  • commandant of the Aboriginal settlement (ANZSIC code: 75)
  • protector of Aborigines (ANZSIC code: 9559)
  • builder (ANZSIC code: 30)
Birth date
22 March 1791
Birth place
London, England, UK
Death date
18 October 1866
Death place
Bath, England, UK
Active Period
  • c.1830 - c.1839
Arrival
  • January 1824
Residence
  • 1830 - 1834 Van Diemen's Land, Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania)
  • 1858 - 1866 Bath, England, UK
  • c.1853 - c.1858 Paris, France
  • c.1853 - c.1858 Rome, Italy
  • c.1824 Hobart Town, Van Diemen's Land , Hobart Town, Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania)
  • c.1791 - c.1824 London, England, UK
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870