Robinson, Frederick John, 1st Viscount Godrich

Frederick John Robinson was born on October 30, 1782 in Newby Hall, Yorkshire. He graduated from Harrow School and the University of Cambridge College.

He became a member of parliament in 1806 . In 1812 he became a secret adviser, held various lower posts in the government of Lord Robert Jenkinson . Supported the introduction of the grain laws in 1815 , which then became the cause of riots in London .

In 1818, he joined the British Cabinet of Ministers , becoming president of the Chamber of Commerce. Soon became the Chancellor of the Treasury . In 1827 - Minister of the colonies. In the same year received the title of peer (1st Viscount Godrich).

From August 31, 1827 to January 21, 1828 - Prime Minister of Great Britain (replaced the Duke of Wellington ). In the government of Lord Gray again held the post of Minister of the colonies.

In 1830 - 1833 he also served as president of the Royal Geographical Society . In 1833 he received the title of Count Ripon and was appointed Lord Guardian of the Malaya Seal . The following year, he resigned. In 1834 - 1845 - President of the Royal Literary Society .

In 1841 he returned to politics and again became president of the chamber of commerce, as well as president of the control chamber in the government of Sir Robert Peel .

In 1846 he resigned.

Frederick John Robinson, 1st Viscount Godrich died on January 28, 1859 on his estate.

Son - Ripon, George Frederick , politician, viceroy of India .

• Ripon, Frederick John Robinson // Encyclopedic Dictionary of Brockhaus and Efron : 86 t. (82 tons and 4 extra.). - SPb. , 1890-1907.