Family and Education
b. 16 Oct. 1756, 1st s. of Robert Dallas, insurance broker, of 2 Cooper’s Court, St. Michael’s, Cornhill, London and Kensington, Mdx., and bro. of Sir George Dallas, 1st Bt. educ. at Dr Elphinston’s sch., Kensington; by M. Chauvet, Swiss pastor, Geneva, L. Inn 1777, called 1782. m. (1) 11 Aug. 1788, Charlotte (d. 17 Oct. 1792), da. of Lt.-Col. Alexander Jardine, RA, consul-gen. at Corunna, 1s. 1da.; (2) 10 Sept. 1802, Justina, da. of Henry Davidson of Tulloch Castle, Ross and Bedford Square, Mdx., 5da. suc. fa. 1797; Kntd. 19 May 1813.
Offices Held
KC 2 Mar. 1795; bencher L. Inn 1795, treasurer 1806; c.j. Chester circuit Jan. 1805; solicitor-gen. May 1813; j.c.p. Nov. 1813; l.c.j.c.p. Sept. 1818 – Dec. 1823; PC 19 Nov. 1818.
Main residence: New Square, Lincoln's Inn, Mdx.
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Commons 1790-1820
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DALLAS, Robert (1756-1824)
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