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Robert Campbell Scarlett, 2nd Baron Abinger DL (5 September 1794 – 24 June 1861) was a British barrister-at-law and politician.
Background and early life
Born in London, he was the oldest son of James Scarlett, 1st Baron Abinger and his first wife, third daughter of Peter Campbell. In 1844, he succeeded his father as baron. Scarlett was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 1815, and a Master of Arts three years later, when he was called to the bar by the Inner Temple.
Political career
In 1835, he entered the British House of Commons, representing Norwich until 1838. He sat again for Horsham from 1841 until 1844, when his father died. Scarlett was appointed Deputy Lieutenant of Inverness-shire in 1854.
Family
He married Sarah Smith, second daughter of George Smith, Chief Justice of Mauritius, in 1824, and they had at least one son, William, who succeeded his father as third Baron.
Styles of address
- 1794-1835: Mr Robert Scarlett
- 1835-1838: The Honourable Robert Scarlett MP
- 1838-1841: The Honourable Robert Scarlett
- 1841-1844: The Honourable Robert Scarlett MP
- 1844-1854: The Right Honourable The Lord Abinger
- 1854-1861: The Right Honourable The Lord Abinger DL
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Viscount Stormont Sir James Scarlett | Member of Parliament for Norwich 1835 – 1838 With: Viscount Stormont 1835–1837 Marquess of Douro 1837–1838 | Succeeded by Marquess of Douro Benjamin Smith |
| Preceded by Robert Henry Hurst | Member of Parliament for Horsham 1841 – 1844 | Succeeded by Robert Henry Hurst |
| Peerage of the United Kingdom | ||
| Preceded by James Scarlett | Baron Abinger 1844 – 1861 | Succeeded by William Frederick Scarlett |