Charles La Trobe
Charles Joseph La Trobe CB (20 March 1801 – 4 December 1875), commonly Latrobe, was appointed in 1839 superintendent of the Port Phillip District of New South Wales and, after the establishment in 1851 of the colony of Victoria (now a state of Australia), he became its first lieutenant-governor.
Charles La Trobe CB | |
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| 1st Lieutenant-Governor of Victoria | |
| In office 15 July 1851 – 5 May 1854 | |
| Monarch | Queen Victoria |
| Succeeded by | Sir Charles Hotham |
| 1st Superintendent of Port Phillip | |
| In office 4 February 1839 – 14 July 1851 | |
| Governor | George Gipps Charles FitzRoy |
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| Born | Charles Joseph La Trobe 20 March 1801 London, England, United Kingdom |
| Died | 4 December 1875 (aged 74) Litlington, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom |
| Resting place | Litlington Church |
| Spouse(s) | Sophie de Montmollin (1835–1854) Rose Isabelle de Meuron (1855–1875) |
| Children | 6 |
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La Trobe was a strong supporter of religious, cultural and educational institutions. During his time as superintendent and lieutenant-governor he oversaw the establishment of the Botanic Gardens, and provided leadership and support to the formation of entities such as the Mechanic's Institute, the Royal Melbourne Hospital, the Royal Philharmonic, the Melbourne Cricket Ground and the University of Melbourne.
La Trobe was the nephew of British architect Benjamin Henry Latrobe.