Robert Scarlett, 2nd Baron Abinger
Robert Campbell Scarlett, 2nd Baron Abinger DL (5 September 1794 – 24 June 1861) was a British barrister-at-law and politician.
Born in London, he was the oldest son of James Scarlett, 1st Baron Abinger and his first wife, third daughter of Peter Campbell.[1] In 1844, he succeeded his father as baron. Scarlett was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 1815, and a Master of Arts three years later, when he was called to the bar by the Inner Temple.[2]
In 1835, he entered the British House of Commons, representing Norwich until 1838.[3] He sat again for Horsham from 1841 until 1844, when his father died.[4] Scarlett was appointed Deputy Lieutenant of Inverness-shire in 1854.[1]
He married Sarah Smith, second daughter of George Smith, Chief Justice of Mauritius) in 1824, and they had at least one son, William, who succeeded his father as 3rd Baron.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Dod, Robert P. (1860). The Peerage, Baronetage and Knightage of Great Britain and Ireland. London: Whitaker and Co. p. 82.
- ↑ "Scarlett, Robert Campbell (SCRT811RC)". A Cambridge Alumni Database. University of Cambridge.
- ↑ "Leigh Rayment - British House of Commons, Norwich". Retrieved 1 July 2009.
- ↑ "Leigh Rayment - British House of Commons, Horsham". Retrieved 1 July 2009.
- "Abinger, Baron (Scarlett) (Baron UK 1835)." Debrett's Peerage & Baronetage 1995. London: Debrett's Peerage Limited, 1995. p. 8-9.
External links
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by Lord Abinger
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Viscount Stormont Sir James Scarlett |
Member of Parliament for Norwich 1835 – 1838 With: Viscount Stormont 1835–1837 Marquess of Douro 1837–1838 |
Succeeded by Marquess of Douro Benjamin Smith |
| Preceded by Robert Henry Hurst |
Member of Parliament for Horsham 1841 – 1844 |
Succeeded by Robert Henry Hurst |
| Peerage of the United Kingdom | ||
| Preceded by James Scarlett |
Baron Abinger 1844 – 1861 |
Succeeded by William Frederick Scarlett |