Robert Fullerton (governor)
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Robert Fullerton, was born in 1773 in Edinburgh
, Scotland
. He was the son of Rev. William Fullerton.
and also the first Governor of Straits Settlements, appointed by the Colonial Office
, London
. He died in 1831 in London
, England
.
Robert Fullerton became the first Governor of the Straits Settlements, based in Penang, and served in that capacity from November 27, 1826 to November 12, 1829. The departure of the last Governor is also recorded in the Gazette. The issue of 29 August 1829 carries the following notification:
"The Honorable the Governor, being about to proceed to Singapore and Malacca, NOTICE is hereby given that this station will cease to be the seat of Government from the date of his departure, and the charge of the settlement will devolve upon the Honorable Robert Ibbetson, Resident Councillor; to whom all local references will be made."
Preceded by: John Crawford
Succeeded by: Robert Ibbetson
Edinburgh
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, Scotland
Scotland
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. He was the son of Rev. William Fullerton.
Career
Robert Fullerton (born Edin., Scotland 1773; d. Lon. 1831) was a Governor of PenangGovernor of Penang
This is the list of people who have held the highest political office in Penang and its previous entities. Penang is a state in Malaysia.Until the 18th century, the island of Penang was part of the Sultanate of Kedah. In 1786, the island was leased by the Sultan of Kedah to an officer from the East...
and also the first Governor of Straits Settlements, appointed by the Colonial Office
Colonial Office
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, London
London
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. He died in 1831 in London
London
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, England
England
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Penang 1824-1829
Robert Fullerton received his original appointment on 4 Feb 1824 and was Governor of Prince of Wales Isle from 20 Aug 1824 to 1826 after which he became the Governor of the newly incorporated Straits Settlements of Singapore (including Christmas Island and the Cocos-Keeling group), Penang (including Province Wellesley), and Malacca under the British administration in India. The Governor of the Straits Settlements was assisted by three Resident Counsellors; the Resident Counsellor of Penang, the Resident Counsellor of Malacca and the Resident Counsellor of Singapore.Robert Fullerton became the first Governor of the Straits Settlements, based in Penang, and served in that capacity from November 27, 1826 to November 12, 1829. The departure of the last Governor is also recorded in the Gazette. The issue of 29 August 1829 carries the following notification:
"The Honorable the Governor, being about to proceed to Singapore and Malacca, NOTICE is hereby given that this station will cease to be the seat of Government from the date of his departure, and the charge of the settlement will devolve upon the Honorable Robert Ibbetson, Resident Councillor; to whom all local references will be made."
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Preceded by: John Crawford
John Crawford
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Succeeded by: Robert Ibbetson
Robert Ibbetson
Robert Ibbetson was colonial governor of the Straits Settlements of Penang, Malacca, and Singapore from 1832 to 1834. Prior to that, Ibbetson had been Resident Councillor at Penang from 1826, i.e...