Charles La Trobe, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Charles La Trobe

English-born Australian colonial administrator (1801-1875)

Date of Birth: 20-Mar-1801

Place of Birth: London

Date of Death: 04-Dec-1875

Profession: politician

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Charles Joseph La Trobe, CB (or Latrobe; 20 March 1801 – 4 December 1875) 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. 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 Botanical 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.