About Robert Hope
Lived 1812 – 1878 (aged 66). Robert Hope was a politician.
Robert Culbertson Hope (12 May 1812 – 24 June 1878) was a medical practitioner and member of the Victorian Legislative Council. Travelling as ship's surgeon on , Hope emigrated to Australia, arriving in Sydney in August 1838. In November 1856, Hope was elected to represent South Western Province in the Legislative Council of Victoria. He served until around August 1864, and again from April 1867 until September 1874 when ill health forced him to resign.
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Who was Robert Hope?
Australian politician
When was Robert Hope born?
Robert Hope was born on 12 May 1812.
When did Robert Hope die?
Robert Hope died on 24 June 1878.
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Robert Hope was a politician.
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· DBpedia: Robert Hope (Australian politician)
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