Robert FitzRoy
| Vice-Admiral Robert FitzRoy RN | |
|---|---|
| Robert Fitzroy | |
| 2nd Governor of New Zealand | |
| In office 26 December 1843 – 18 November 1845 |
|
| Monarch | Victoria |
| Preceded by | Captain William Hobson |
| Succeeded by | Sir George Grey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1805-07-05)5 July 1805 Ampton, Suffolk, England |
| Died | 30 April 1865(1865-04-30) (aged 59) Upper Norwood, England |
| Nationality | English |
Vice-Admiral Robert FitzRoy RN (5 July 1805 – 30 April 1865) achieved lasting fame as the captain of HMS Beagle during Charles Darwin's famous voyage, and as a pioneering meteorologist who made accurate weather forecasting a reality. He was an able surveyor and hydrographer and served as Governor of New Zealand from 1843 to 1845.
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