Robert Burnie
Robert Burnie | |
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Burnie in 1895 | |
| Born | Robert John Dickson Burnie 8 April 1842 |
| Died | 6 March 1908 (aged 65) |
| Nationality | English |
| Predecessor | Lewis Llewelyn Dillwyn |
| Successor | Sir John Dillwyn-Llewellyn, Bt |
| Political party | Liberal |
Robert John Dickson Burnie (8 April 1842 – 6 March 1908) was a Liberal politician who served as MP for the Swansea Town constituency from 1892 to 1895. He was regarded as being on the radical wing of the party and was popular with working-class electors. Defeated by Sir John Llewelyn in 1895 he was rejected as a candidate for the constituency in 1900 due to his opposition to the South African War.