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Henry Robertson

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Henry Robertson (11 June 1816 – 22 March 1888) was a Scottish industrialist and Liberal Party politician.

Biography

The son of Duncan Robertson, he was born in Banff, Scotland.

Career

Robertson came to Wales to pursue his industrial interests. In 1846 he was appointed the chief civil engineer to the Shrewsbury and Hereford Railway, but due to financial considerations which delayed construction until 1850, the work was undertaken by Thomas Brassey.

Political career

He served as Liberal MP for Shrewsbury from 1862 to 1865 and from 1874 to 1885, and Merioneth from 1885 to 1886, resigning his seat as a result of his opposition to Gladstone's Home Rule Bill.

Personal life

Palé Hall was built for Robertson during the 1860s, and was visited by Queen Victoria a year after his death. His son, Sir Henry Beyer Robertson, was a prominent engineer.

References

Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Shrewsbury
1862 – 1865
With: George Tomline 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Shrewsbury
1874 – 1885
With: Charles Cecil Cotes 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Merioneth
1885 – 1886 		Succeeded by

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