Biography.guide
Home β€Ί People β€Ί Military personnel β€Ί Lord Robert Kerr
Portrait of Lord Robert Kerr

Lord Robert Kerr

d. 1746

British noble

Don't just read it β€” keep itBiographies to ownE-book Β· Audio Β· Video From $7 β†’

About Lord Robert Kerr

Lord Robert Kerr was a British military personnel.

Lord Robert Kerr (died 16 April 1746) was a Scottish nobleman of the Clan Kerr and the second son of William Kerr, 3rd Marquess of Lothian. His family's surname at the time he lived was often also spelt as 'Ker'. He was killed at the Battle of Culloden.

He is thought to have gone on a grand tour of Europe between 1732 and 1739, on which he acquired the only surviving score of the Il Gran Mogul concerto by Vivaldi. He played the flute himself. but then a second cut him through the head to chin, making him the only high-ranking Government soldier to be killed in the battle. Many accounts of Culloden cite Major Gillies MacBean of Lady Anne Mackintosh's regiment as the man who killed Lord Robert Kerr at Culloden, and this remains in the traditional historical memory of Clan MacBean.

His Great Uncle, General Lord Mark Kerr's regiment – 'Kerr's (11th) Dragoons' were also at Culloden.

Biography shop

Don’t just read it β€”
keep it.

Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.

  • E-book
  • Audio
  • Video
Browse the shop β€” from $7

Instant download Β· yours to keep Β· every purchase keeps this site free

Important facts

Occupation
Also known as
Robert Kerr, Capt. Lord Robert Kerr

Frequently asked questions

Who was Lord Robert Kerr?

British noble

When did Lord Robert Kerr die?

Lord Robert Kerr died on 16 April 1746.

What was Lord Robert Kerr's occupation?

Lord Robert Kerr was a military personnel.

What nationality was Lord Robert Kerr?

Lord Robert Kerr was British.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Lord Robert Kerr

Β· Wikidata: Q6679915

Β· DBpedia: Lord Robert Kerr

Cite this page

APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lord Robert Kerr. https://biography.guide/lord-robert-kerr/

MLA: "Lord Robert Kerr." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/lord-robert-kerr/.

Chicago: "Lord Robert Kerr." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/lord-robert-kerr/.

Data last updated: 2026-09-20 Β· Spot an error? Report a correction.

Page generated 2026-09-27 05:23 UTC