Robert William Hay
British public official
About Robert William Hay
Lived 1786 – 1861 (aged 74–75). Robert William Hay was a British and English.
Robert William Hay (1786–1861) was a British public official.
Biography
Early life Robert William Hay was born in 1786 in Westminster, London, England. His father was Reverend George William Auriol Hay-Drummond and his mother Elizabeth Margaret (Marshall) Hay-Drummond. However, James Stephen (1789–1859) is credited with doing much of the work.
He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1814.
Death He died on 9 May 1861 in Malta.
Legacy Hay Street, a major road in the central business district of Perth, Western Australia, is named in his honour.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Robert William Hay?
British public official (1786-1861)
When was Robert William Hay born?
Robert William Hay was born in 1786 in Westminster.
When did Robert William Hay die?
Robert William Hay died on 9 May 1861 in Malta.
What nationality was Robert William Hay?
Robert William Hay was British and English.
Sources & further reading
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