Robert Pemberton Milnes

Robert Pemberton Milnes (28 May 1784 – 9 November 1858), was a British landowner and politician.

Milnes was the son of Richard Slater Milnes, of Fryston Hall, Yorkshire, by Rachael, daughter of Hans Busk (1718–1792).[1] He sat as Member of Parliament for Pontefract between 1806 and 1818.[2]

Milnes married the Honourable Henrietta Maria, daughter of Robert Monckton-Arundell, 4th Viscount Galway, in 1808. Their son Richard became a prominent literary figure and was created Baron Houghton in 1863. Henrietta Mary died in May 1847. Milnes remained a widower until his death in November 1858, aged 74.[1]

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Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by
John Smyth
Richard Benyon
Member of Parliament for Pontefract
1806–1818
With: John Smyth 1806–1807
Viscount Pollington 1807–1812, 1812–1818
Henry Lascelles 1812
Succeeded by
Viscount Pollington
Thomas Houldsworth