Haldane, Robert

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Dates 1727, 1758-61
Location London
Vocation Politician
Place of Birth Perthshire
Marriage Elizabeth Oglander
Issue
Place of birth Source History of Parliament Online

Fourth son of John Haldane of Gleneagles. Entered at Middle Temple, 1 June 1727. Later entered sea service of the East India Company where he made his fortune. Returned and succeeded his nephew as MP for Stirling Burghs (1758). Sought re-election on a number of occasions but was unsuccessful. Died 1767.