Robert Blair, of Avontoun, Lord Avontoun

Name: 
Robert Blair, of Avontoun, Lord Avontoun
Occupation: 
Advocate
Advocate-depute
Solicitor-General
Dean of Faculty
Judge
Lord President
Biographical Info: 
Oxford DNB
Biographical Notes: 
Son of Rev. Robert Blair and Isabella Law; m. Isabella Cornelia. Advocate Aug. 7, 1764; Advocate-Depute 1789; Solicitor-General Oct. 31, 1789-1806; Dean of Faculty June 6, 1801; Lord President Nov. 16, 1808. Lifelong friends with Henry Dundas.
Blair, Robt. (Robert), 1741-1811
Blair, Robt. (Robert), 1741-1811
Dates of Existence: 
1741CE to 1811CE May 20th

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