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Charles Augustus FitzRoy
Sir Charles FitzRoy | |
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| 11th Governor of Prince Edward Island | |
| In office 31 March 1837 – 2 November 1841 | |
| Monarchs | William IV Victoria |
| Preceded by | John Harvey |
| Succeeded by | George Wright |
| 10th Governor of New South Wales | |
| In office 2 August 1846 – 28 January 1855 | |
| Monarch | Victoria |
| Preceded by | George Gipps |
| Succeeded by | William Denison |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 June 1796 Derbyshire, England |
| Died | 16 February 1858 (aged 61) London, England |
| Spouse(s) | Lady Mary Lennox (1820–1847) Margaret Gordon (1855–1858) |
| Relations | 3rd Duke of Grafton (grandfather) Robert FitzRoy (brother) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | British Army |
| Years of service | 1812–1825 |
| Rank | Lieutenant-colonel |
| Unit | Royal Horse Guards |
| Battles/wars | |
Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Charles Augustus FitzRoy, KCB, KH (10 June 1796 – 16 February 1858) was a British Army officer, politician and colonial administrator who held governorships in several British colonies during the 19th century.
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