Henry Robertson (11 June 1816 – 22 March 1888) was a Scottish industrialist and Liberal Party politician.
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The son of Duncan Robertson, he was born in Banff, Scotland.
Robertson came to Wales to pursue his industrial interests. In 1846 he was appointed the chief civil engineer to the Shrewsbury and Hereford Railway, but due to financial considerations which delayed construction until 1850, the work was undertaken by Thomas Brassey.
He served as Liberal MP for Shrewsbury from 1862 to 1865 and from 1874 to 1885, and Merioneth from 1885 to 1886, resigning his seat as a result of his opposition to Gladstone's Home Rule Bill.
Palé Hall was built for Robertson during the 1860s, and was visited by Queen Victoria a year after his death. His son, Sir Henry Beyer Robertson, was a prominent engineer.
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| Preceded by George Tomline Robert Aglionby Slaney |
Member of Parliament for Shrewsbury 1862 – 1865 With: George Tomline |
Succeeded by George Tomline William James Clement |
| Preceded by James Figgins Douglas Straight |
Member of Parliament for Shrewsbury 1874 – 1885 With: Charles Cecil Cotes |
Succeeded by James Watson |
| Preceded by Samuel Holland |
Member of Parliament for Merioneth 1885 – 1886 |
Succeeded by Thomas Edward Ellis |