Dictionary of Sydney

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Ross, Robert

Marine who as Lieutenant-Governor under Governor Phillip caused undue friction and unrest both in Sydney and Norfolk Island, and was happy to be recalled in 1791 to resume his military career in England.

Milestone
Born
Scotland
1740
Arrived Sydney
Scarborough
26 Jan 1788
Departed Sydney
1790
Arrived Sydney
1791
Departed Sydney
18 Dec 1791
Died
Brompton, Kent, England
09 Jun 1794
Occupation
Position
1787 - 1788
1788