Robert Thorburn (politician)

Sir Robert Thorburn
Premier of Newfoundland
In office
12 October 1885 – December 1889
Preceded byWilliam Whiteway
Succeeded byWilliam Whiteway
Personal details
Born(1836-03-28)March 28, 1836
Juniper Bank, near Walkerburn, Peeblesshire, Scotland
DiedApril 12, 1906(1906-04-12) (aged 70)
St. John's, Colony of Newfoundland

Sir Robert Thorburn (March 28, 1836 – April 12, 1906) was a British-born Newfoundland merchant and politician who served as the colony's Premier from 1885 to 1889.