Robert Barton
Robert Barton | |
|---|---|
Barton in 1921 | |
| Minister for Economic Affairs | |
| In office 26 August 1921 – 9 January 1922 | |
| Preceded by | New office |
| Succeeded by | Kevin O'Higgins |
| Director of Agriculture | |
| In office 2 April 1919 – 26 August 1921 | |
| Preceded by | New office |
| Succeeded by | Art O'Connor |
| Teachta Dála | |
| In office May 1921 – June 1923 | |
| Constituency | Kildare–Wicklow |
| In office December 1918 – May 1921 | |
| Constituency | Wicklow West |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Childers Barton 14 March 1881 Annamoe, County Wicklow, Ireland |
| Died | 10 August 1975 (aged 94) Annamoe, County Wicklow, Ireland |
| Political party | Sinn Féin |
| Spouse |
Rachel Warren
(m. 1951; died 1972) |
| Relatives | Erskine Childers (cousin) |
| Alma mater | Christ Church, Oxford |
| Occupation | Landowner |
Robert Childers Barton (14 March 1881 – 10 August 1975) was an Anglo-Irish politician, Irish nationalist and farmer who participated in the negotiations leading up to the signature of the Anglo-Irish Treaty. His father was Charles William Barton and his mother was Agnes Alexandra Frances Childers. His wife was Rachel Warren of Boston, daughter of Fiske Warren. His double first cousin and close friend was Erskine Childers.