Sir Robert Alexander Osborne Dalyell of the Binns, 8th Baronet
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Sir Robert Alexander Osborne Dalyell of the Binns, 8th Baronet (1821 – 1886) was a British diplomat, and one of the Dalyell Baronets
. In some sources, his middle name is spelled Osborn.
He received an M.A.
in 1847 from Trinity College, Cambridge
. He studied law at the Inner Temple
and was called to the bar in 1849. He was a J.P.
and D.L.
of Linlithgowshire.
In his diplomatic career, he was acting consul-general in Bucharest
1856–7, and in Belgrade
1857–9. He was consul in Erzerum, Turkey
1859–62, in Iaşi
, Romania
1862–1865, and in Ruse, Bulgaria 1865–74.
He died unmarried and the baronetcy became dormant until 1914.
Dalyell Baronets
The Dalyell Baronetcy is a baronetcy in the Baronetage of Nova Scotia, which was created 7 November 1685 for the Scottish General, Thomas Dalyell of the Binns. The succession of the title is interesting in that it was created with remainder to his eldest son and heirs male, yet failing that, could...
. In some sources, his middle name is spelled Osborn.
He received an M.A.
Master of Arts (postgraduate)
A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
in 1847 from Trinity College, Cambridge
Trinity College, Cambridge
Trinity College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge. Trinity has more members than any other college in Cambridge or Oxford, with around 700 undergraduates, 430 graduates, and over 170 Fellows...
. He studied law at the Inner Temple
Inner Temple
The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple, commonly known as Inner Temple, is one of the four Inns of Court in London. To be called to the Bar and practise as a barrister in England and Wales, an individual must belong to one of these Inns...
and was called to the bar in 1849. He was a J.P.
Justice of the Peace
A justice of the peace is a puisne judicial officer elected or appointed by means of a commission to keep the peace. Depending on the jurisdiction, they might dispense summary justice or merely deal with local administrative applications in common law jurisdictions...
and D.L.
Deputy Lieutenant
In the United Kingdom, a Deputy Lieutenant is one of several deputies to the Lord Lieutenant of a lieutenancy area; an English ceremonial county, Welsh preserved county, Scottish lieutenancy area, or Northern Irish county borough or county....
of Linlithgowshire.
In his diplomatic career, he was acting consul-general in Bucharest
Bucharest
Bucharest is the capital municipality, cultural, industrial, and financial centre of Romania. It is the largest city in Romania, located in the southeast of the country, at , and lies on the banks of the Dâmbovița River....
1856–7, and in Belgrade
Belgrade
Belgrade is the capital and largest city of Serbia. It is located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, where the Pannonian Plain meets the Balkans. According to official results of Census 2011, the city has a population of 1,639,121. It is one of the 15 largest cities in Europe...
1857–9. He was consul in Erzerum, Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
1859–62, in Iaşi
Iasi
Iași is the second most populous city and a municipality in Romania. Located in the historical Moldavia region, Iași has traditionally been one of the leading centres of Romanian social, cultural, academic and artistic life...
, Romania
Romania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...
1862–1865, and in Ruse, Bulgaria 1865–74.
He died unmarried and the baronetcy became dormant until 1914.
External links
- Sir Robert Alexander Osborne Dalyell of the Binns, 8th Bt. (thePeerage.com)