Robert Spencer Robinson
Sir Robert Spencer Robinson | |
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| Born | 6 January 1809 Welford Park, Berkshire |
| Died | 27 July 1889 (aged 80) London |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands | Phoenix Hydra Arrogant Colossus Royal George Exmouth |
| Conflicts | Crimean War |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath |
Admiral Sir Robert Spencer Robinson, KCB, FRS (6 January 1809 – 27 July 1889) was a British naval officer, who served as two five-year terms as Controller of the Navy from February 1861 to February 1871, and was therefore responsible for the procurement of warships at a time when the Royal Navy was changing over from unarmoured wooden ships to ironclads. As a result of the Captain disaster, Robinson was not given a third term as Controller. Robinson has been "described as having one of the best brains of any Victorian admiral".