George Augustus Robinson (22 March 1791 – 18 October 1866) was a British builder and untrained preacher. After his arrival in Hobart in 1824, he became known for his attempts to negotiate terms between Aboriginal Tasmanians and the British settlers, during a period known as the Black Wars. He was appointed Chief Protector of Aborigines in Port Phillip District (now Victoria, Australia) in 1839, a post he held until 1849.
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22 March 1791
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18 October 1866 (aged 75)
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