The Right Honourable Robert Saunders-Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville, K.T., P.C., F.R.S.
- Born: 14 March 1771
- Died: 10 June 1851
Known as[]
- 1771-1794: Mr. Robert Dundas
- 1794-1796: Mr. Robert Dundas, M.P.
- 1796-1802: Mr. Robert Saunders-Dundas, M.P.
- 1802-1807: The Hon. Robert Saunders-Dundas, M.P.
- 1807-1811: The Rt. Hon. Robert Saunders-Dundas, M.P.
- 1811-1817: The Viscount Melville, P.C.
- 1817-1821: The Viscount Melville, P.C., F.R.S.
- 1821-1851: The Viscount Melville, K.T., P.C., F.R.S.
Education[]
- Royal High School, Edinburgh
- University of Göttingen
- University of Edinburgh
- Emmanuel College, Cambridge
- Lincoln's Inn
Offices[]
- President of the Board of Control, 1807-1809, 1809-1812, 1828
- Chief Secretary for Ireland, 1809
- First Lord of the Admiralty, 1812-1827, 1828-1830
Honorary Offices[]
- Keeper of the Signet for Scotland, 1801
- Keeper of the Privy Seal of Scotland, 1811-1851
Peerage Titles[]
- Viscount Melville, 1811
Chivalric Orders[]
- Knight of the Thistle, 1821
Learned Societies[]
- Fellow of the Royal Society, 1817
Privy Council[]
- Privy Councillor, 1807
Parliamentary Seats[]
- Member of Parliament for Hastings, 1794-1796
- Member of Parliament for Rye, 1796-1800
- Member of Parliament for Midlothian, 1801-1811
| Preceded by: Charles Philip Yorke |
First Lord of the Admiralty 1812–1827 |
Succeeded by: H.R.H. The Duke of Clarence and St. Andrews as Lord High Admiral |
| Preceded by: H.R.H. The Duke of Clarence and St. Andrews as Lord High Admiral |
First Lord of the Admiralty 1828–1830 |
Succeeded by: Sir James Graham, Bt. |