Robert Chambers

Robert Chambers (1802-1871), along with his brother William, started a publishing business in Edinburgh which came to be known as W. & R. Chambers. With this vehicle, Robert became a noted author of several multi-volume reference works. He was elected a member of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, although his support of several progressive ideals during his day prevented him from being elected Lord Provost of Edinburgh.

Robert Chambers (1802-1871), along with his brother William, started a publishing business in Edinburgh which came to be known as W. & R. Chambers. With this vehicle, Robert became a noted author of several multi-volume reference works. He was elected a member of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, although his support of several progressive ideals during his day prevented him from being elected Lord Provost of Edinburgh. See less