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Fitzroy, Robert
The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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Admiral, navigator, and meteorologist, born at Ampton Hall, near Bury St. Edmunds; entered the navy at 14, and in 1828-1830 conducted a survey of the coasts of Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego, a work he continued while commanding the Beagle (1831-1836), in which Darwin accompanied him; in 1843-1845 was governor of New Zealand; in his later years devoted himself to meteorology, and, on the retired list, rose to be vice-admiral; published accounts of his voyages, etc.; under pressure of work his mind gave way, and he committed suicide (1805-1865).
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Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Fitzroy, Robert'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/nut/f/fitzroy-robert.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.
Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Fitzroy, Robert'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/nut/f/fitzroy-robert.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.
