Historical Profile
Robert Goldsborough is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Robert Goldsborough
Former U.S. Senator for Maryland
Biography
Robert Goldsborough (died 1836) was an American politician who represented Maryland in the United States Senate from May 1813 to October 1836, during the 13th–24th Congresses. Goldsborough served as a Federalist and later as a Whig. Goldsborough died in office on October 5, 1836.
Key Information
- Full Name: Robert Henry Goldsborough
- Died: October 5, 1836
- Term Started: December 7, 1835
- Term Ended: October 5, 1836
- Senate Class: Class III
Service History
- May 24, 1813 – Dec 7, 1835 13th–24th Congresses Federalist Maryland
- Dec 7, 1835 – Oct 5, 1836 24th Congress Whig Maryland
Service dates from the official U.S. Senate historical roster. For senators who changed party affiliation during their service, the party shown for each period is approximate.
Current Senators from Maryland
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Goldsborough's service:
- Samuel Smith (MD) 1813–1833
- Robert Harper (MD) 1816
- Alexander Hanson (MD) 1816–1819
- Edward Lloyd (MD) 1819–1826
- William Pinkney (MD) 1819–1822
- Ezekiel Chambers (MD) 1826–1834
- Joseph Kent (MD) 1833–1836