About Robinson Souttar
Lived 1848 – 1912 (aged 63). Robinson Souttar was a British politician.
Robinson Souttar (23 October 1848 – 4 April 1912) was a British Liberal Party politician.
He first stood for Parliament at the 1892 general election, when he was an unsuccessful candidate in the Conservative-held Oxford seat.
He was elected at the 1895 general election as the member of parliament (MP) for Dumfriesshire, defeating the sitting Liberal Unionist MP William Maxwell by a majority of only 13 votes.
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Who was Robinson Souttar?
British politician (1848–1912)
When was Robinson Souttar born?
Robinson Souttar was born on 23 October 1848.
When did Robinson Souttar die?
Robinson Souttar died on 4 April 1912.
What was Robinson Souttar's occupation?
Robinson Souttar was a politician.
What nationality was Robinson Souttar?
Robinson Souttar was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robinson Souttar. https://biography.guide/robinson-souttar/
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