Robert Fullerton

Robert Fullerton
1st Governor of the Straits Settlements
In office
27 November 1826 – 12 November 1830
MonarchGeorge IV
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byRobert Ibbetson
Personal details
Born(1773-01-16)16 January 1773
Edinburgh, Scotland
Died6 June 1831(1831-06-06) (aged 58)
London, England
Parents
  • William Fullerton of Carstairs (father)
  • Isabella Johnston (mother)
Relatives
  • Elizabeth Fullerton-Elphinstone (sister)
  • William Fullerton (brother)
  • Margaret Fullerton (sister)
  • Mary Fullerton (sister)
  • John Fullerton (brother)
  • Edward Fullerton (brother)
  • George Fullerton (brother)
  • Judith Fullerton (sister)
  • James Fullerton (brother)
  • Sarah Fullerton (sister)
  • Charles Fullerton (brother)
ProfessionColonial administrator

Robert Fullerton (16 January 1773 – 6 June 1831) was a Scottish colonial administrator who served as the first Governor of the Straits Settlements, appointed by the East India Company.