Robert Stout, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Robert Stout

New Zealand politician

Date of Birth: 28-Sep-1844

Place of Birth: Lerwick, Scotland, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 19-Jul-1930

Profession: judge, lawyer, politician

Nationality: United Kingdom, New Zealand

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Sir Robert Stout (28 September 1844 – 19 July 1930) was a New Zealand politician who was the 13th Premier of New Zealand on two occasions in the late 19th century, and later Chief Justice of New Zealand.
He was the only person to hold both these offices.
He was noted for his support of liberal causes such as women's suffrage, and for his strong belief that philosophy and theory should always triumph over political expediency.