Robert Shafto (1690–1729)

Robert Shafto (2 December 1690 – December 1729), of Whitworth Hall, Spennymoor, County Durham, was a British politician. He was Member of Parliament (MP) for the City of Durham from 1712 to 1713 and from 1727 to 1729.

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Parliament of Great Britain
Preceded by
Thomas Conyers and
Sir Henry Belasyse
Member of Parliament for City of Durham
1712–1713
With: Thomas Conyers
Succeeded by
Thomas Conyers and
George Baker
Preceded by
Thomas Conyers and
Charles Talbot
Member of Parliament for City of Durham
1727–1729
With: Charles Talbot
Succeeded by
John Shafto and
Charles Talbot