# Robert Lenox

_Scottish-American merchant (1759–1839)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-05

> Robert Lenox was a Scottish-American merchant who served as the 15th president of the Saint Andrew's Society of the State of New York.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 31 December 1759 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q69979080#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Kirkcudbright ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q69979080#P19))
- **Died:** 13 December 1839 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q69979080#P570))
- **Place of death:** New York City ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q69979080#P20))
- **Occupation:** businessperson ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q69979080#P106))
- **Education:** Kirkcudbright Academy ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q69979080#P69))
- **Positions held:** president ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q69979080#P39))

## Questions

**When was Robert Lenox born?**  
Robert Lenox was born on 31 December 1759 in Kirkcudbright.

**What positions has Robert Lenox held?**  
Positions held by Robert Lenox include: president.

**Where did Robert Lenox study?**  
Robert Lenox was educated at Kirkcudbright Academy.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Robert Lenox](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Lenox) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q69979080](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q69979080) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Robert Lenox.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Robert_Lenox.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Robert Lenox". DigiNepal. Last updated 5 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/robert-lenox. Retrieved 15 November 2026.