Robert Anstruther
Scottish soldier in the British Army, and briefly a politician
About Robert Anstruther
Lived 1757 – 1833 (aged 75). Robert Anstruther was a politician and military personnel.
Colonel Robert Anstruther (31 December 1757 – 1832) was a Scottish soldier in the British Army, and briefly a politician.
He was the son of Sir John Anstruther of that Ilk, 2nd Bt. and Janet Fall. He married Anne Nairne, daughter of Colonel Alexander Nairne and Preston née Balneavis on 9 May 1801.
He was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Anstruther Burghs from 1793 to 1794. He gained the rank of Colonel in the service of the 68th Regiment.
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Who was Robert Anstruther?
Scottish soldier in the British Army, and briefly a politician (1757-1831)
When was Robert Anstruther born?
Robert Anstruther was born on 31 December 1757.
When did Robert Anstruther die?
Robert Anstruther died on 7 March 1833.
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Robert Anstruther was a politician and military personnel.
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· DBpedia: Robert Anstruther (MP)
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