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| | Frederick John Robinson, 1st Viscount Goderich - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | The Right Honourable Frederick John Robinson, 1st Earl of Ripon (November 1, 1782 - January 28, 1859), Frederick John Robinson until 1827, The Viscount Goderich 1827-1833, and The Earl of Ripon 1833 onwards, was a British statesman and Prime Minister (when he was known as Lord Goderich). |
 | | After studying at Harrow and St John's College, Cambridge, Robinson entered Parliament in 1806, and served in various minor positions in the government of Lord Liverpool, including joint-Paymaster of the Forces, from which position he sponsored the Corn Laws of 1815, before entering the Cabinet in 1818 as President of the Board of Trade. |
 | | Lord and Lady Ripon are buried in the memorial chapel at All Saints' Church, Nocton. |
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