Robert Thorburn

Sir Robert Thorburn (March 28, 1836 April 12, 1906) was a British-born Newfoundland merchant and politician who served as the colony's Premier from 1885 to 1889.

Sir Robert Thorburn
Premier of Newfoundland
In office
12 October 1885  December 1889
Preceded byWilliam Whiteway
Succeeded byWilliam Whiteway
Personal details
Born(1836-03-28)March 28, 1836
Juniper Bank, near Walkerburn, Peeblesshire, Scotland
DiedApril 12, 1906(1906-04-12) (aged 70)
St. John's, Colony of Newfoundland
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