Birthdate: July 5, 1805
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Ampton
Died: April 30, 1865
Vice-Admiral Robert FitzRoy was an English Royal Navy officer and scientist recognized for his leadership as captain of HMS Beagle on Charles Darwin’s expedition. He was a pioneering meteorologist who introduced the idea of weather forecasts and founded the Met Office. FitzRoy was also highly skilled as a surveyor and hydrographer, making important contributions to maritime safety. As Governor of New Zealand, he actively worked to safeguard the Māori people from unauthorized land claims by British settlers.
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