Robert Stuart (British Army Officer)

Robert Stuart (British Army Officer)

Major Robert Stuart (c.1812 – 17 June 1901) was an officer of the British Army and veteran of the Crimean War. After the war, he was appointed Vice-Consul at Volos and later Consul at Janina and Consul-General in various locations. He was also a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.

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