Francis Ormond | |
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 The Honourable Francis Ormond, MLC | |
| Born | 27 November 1827 |
| Died | 5 May 1889 |
| Resting place | Eastern Cemetery Geelong, Australia 38°09′47″S 144°22′55″E / 38.163°S 144.382°E |
| Education | Tyzack's Academy Liverpool, England |
| Occupation(s) | pastoralist, parliamentarian |
| Known for | philanthropy |
| Title | The Honourable |
| Spouse(s) | Ann Greeves (1851-1881) Mary Oliphant (1885-1889) |
| Parent(s) | Francis Ormond Sr. Isabella (née Esson) |
Francis Ormond (23 November 1827 – 5 May 1889) was a Scottish-born Australian pastoralist, member of the Parliament of Victoria and philanthropist in the areas of education and religion.
Ormond is notable for founding the Working Men's College of Melbourne, which became the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), and for endowing the position of Ormond Professor of Music and donating the majority of funds towards the establishment of Ormond College, both at the University of Melbourne.