Robert Van Rensselaer
Robert Van Rensselaer | |
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Robert Van Rensselaer 1740-1802.jpg | |
| Member of the New York State Assembly | |
| In office 1777-78, 1778-79 and 1780-81 | |
| Member of the New York Provincial Congress | |
| In office 1775–1777 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 16, 1740 Fort Crailo, Rensselaer, New York, British America |
| Died | September 11, 1802 (aged 61) Lower Manor House, Claverack, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Federalist |
| Spouse |
Cornelia Rutsen
(m. 1765; died 1790) |
| Relations | See Van Rensselaer family |
| Parent(s) | Johannes Van Rensselaer Engeltie Livingston |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | New York Militia |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Unit | Albany County militia |
| Battles/wars | |
Robert Van Rensselaer (December 16, 1740 – September 11, 1802) was Brigadier General during the American Revolutionary War, a member of the New York Provincial Congress from 1775 to 1777 and later a member of the New York State Assembly in the 1st, 2nd and 4th New York State Legislatures.