Lambert Playfair
Sir Robert Lambert Playfair | |
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The grave of Robert Lambert Playfair, Cathedral Cemetery, St Andrews | |
| Born | 21 March 1828 |
| Died | 18 February 1899 (aged 70) |
| Resting place | St Andrews Cathedral churchyard |
| Other names | Lambert Playfair |
| Education | Addiscombe College |
| Occupations | Soldier, diplomat, naturalist, author |
| Known for | Consul-General in Algeria Political Agent at Aden and Zanzibar Natural history and travel writings |
| Spouse | Agnes Webster Ranken (1832–1918) |
| Children | Agnes Mary Playfair (daughter) |
| Parent(s) | George Playfair Jessie Ross |
| Relatives | Lyon Playfair, 1st Baron Playfair (brother) William Smoult Playfair (brother) James Playfair (grandfather) |
| Awards | KCMG (1886) Honorary doctorate, University of St Andrews |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Madras Army |
| Service years | 1846–1867 |
| Rank | Lieutenant-Colonel (honorary) |
| Unit | Artillery, Madras Staff Corps |
Sir (Robert) Lambert Playfair KCMG (21 March 1828 – 18 February 1899) was a British soldier, diplomat, naturalist and author.