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| Title: | Sir John Robinson, 1839-1903 |
| Author: | Lambert, John |
| Year: | 1980 |
| Periodical: | Journal of Natal and Zulu History |
| Volume: | 3 |
| Pages: | 45-55 |
| Language: | English |
| Geographic terms: | Natal South Africa |
| Subjects: | politicians history 1850-1899 Politics and Government History and Exploration |
| Abstract: | Gives an account of the political career, aims and achievements of John Robinson, who had much influence on the political development of Natal in the second half of the 19th century. He played a major role in the negotiations for responsible government and became the first premier of Natal in 1893. In 1897 he decided, on medical advice, to retire from both official and public life. Notes. |