| [Index] |
| Benjamin ROBERTSON (1864 - 1953) |
| Sir, KCSI, CIE, KCMG, CBE |
| Children | Self + Spouses | Parents | Grandparents | Greatgrandparents |
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female ROBERTSON |
Benjamin ROBERTSON (1864 - 1953) + Charlotte (ROBERTSON) |
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| b. 1864 |
| m. Charlotte (ROBERTSON) |
| d. 1953 aged 89 |
| Children (1): |
| female ROBERTSON |
| Grandchildren (1): |
| Events in Benjamin ROBERTSON (1864 - 1953)'s life | |||||
| Date | Age | Event | Place | Notes | Src |
| 1864 | Benjamin ROBERTSON was born | ||||
| 1953 | 89 | Benjamin ROBERTSON died | 2 | ||
| Personal Notes: |
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References to Sir Benjamin Robertson. Mentioned in Judith Brown's book "Gandhi's Rise to Power" page 82: "The Viceroy was not unaware of the embarrassment Gandhi could cause. Sir Benjanin Robertson, Chief Commissioner of C.P., who had encountered Gandhi in South Africa..."
On World Statesmen dot org http://www.worldstatesmen.org/India_BrProvinces.htm under Provinces of British India, he is listed as Chief Commisioner of Central Provinces and Berar: 1912 - 1920 Sir Benjamin Robertson (b. 1864 - d. 1953) There are also several references in speaches Gandhi made in South Africa to Sir Benjamin Robertson. http://www.anc.org.za/ancdocs/history/people/gandhi/37-50.htm New York Times Article. LONDON, Feb. 15, 1922.--Sir Benjamin Robertson, for many years Chief Commissioner of the Central Provinces of India and one of the recognized authorities on famine relief work, has just arrived from a tour of the Russian famine areas and an inspection of American Relief Administration work. |
| Source References: |
| 2. Type: Book, Abbr: Devon to Downunder, Title: Devon to Downunder, Auth: Bettie Elworthy, Publ: Bookbound, Date: 1997 |
| - Reference = 245 (Death) |