Robert Blair, Lord Avontoun
Robert Blair, Lord Avontoun | |
|---|---|
| Lord President of the Court of Session | |
| In office 31 August 1808 – 20 May 1811 | |
| Preceded by | Ilay Campbell |
| Succeeded by | Charles Hope |
| Solicitor General for Scotland | |
| In office 1789–1806 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Dundas |
| Succeeded by | John Clerk |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Blair 1741 Preview warning: Page using Template:Birth date text with unknown parameter "df" Athelstaneford, Scotland |
| Died | 20 May 1811 (aged 69–70) Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Resting place | Greyfriars Kirkyard |
| Spouse |
Isabella Cornelia Halkett
(m. 1786) |
| Children | 4 |
| Parent | Robert Blair |
| Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
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Robert Blair of Avontoun FRSE (1741 – 20 May 1811) was a Scottish advocate and judge who served as Solicitor General for Scotland from 1789 to 1806, Dean of the Faculty of Advocates from 1801 to 1808, and Lord President of the Court of Session from 1808 to his death.