Robert Anstruther
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Sir Robert Anstruther, 5th Baronet (28 August 1834 – 21 July 1886) was a Scottish politician.
He succeeded to the baronetcy in 1863.
Anstruther was Member of Parliament for Fife from 1864–1880 and for St Andrews Burghs from 1885–1886 (where he was succeeded by his son Henry Torrens Anstruther). He was Lord Lieutenant of Fife from 1864–1886.
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by James Hay Erskine Wemyss |
Member for Fife 1864–1880 |
Succeeded by Robert Preston Bruce |
| Preceded by Stephen Williamson |
Member for St Andrews Burghs 1885–1886 |
Succeeded by Henry Torrens Anstruther |
| Honorary Titles | ||
| Preceded by The Earl of Elgin |
Lord Lieutenant of Fife 1864–1886 |
Succeeded by The Earl of Elgin |
| Baronetage of Nova Scotia | ||
| Preceded by Sir Ralph Anstruther |
Baronet (of Wrae, Linlithgowshire, Balcaskie, Fife & Braemore, Caithness) 1863–1886 |
Succeeded by Sir Ralph Anstruther |
