Robert Livingston the Elder, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Robert Livingston the Elder

New York colonial official, fur trader, and businessman

Date of Birth: 13-Dec-1654

Place of Birth: Jedburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 01-Oct-1728

Profession: politician, merchant

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Robert Livingston the Elder (December 13, 1654 – October 1, 1728) was a New York colonial official, fur trader, and businessman; he was granted a patent to 160,000 acres (650 km²/ 250 sq mi) along the Hudson River, and became the first lord of Livingston Manor.