Historical Profile
Robert Hunter is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
Robert Hunter
Former U.S. Senator for Virginia
Biography
Robert Hunter (died 1887) was an American politician who represented Virginia in the United States Senate from December 1847 to March 1861, during the 30th–37th Congresses. Hunter served as a Democrat. Hunter died on July 18, 1887.
Key Information
- Full Name: Robert Mercer Taliferro Hunter
- Died: July 18, 1887
- Term Started: December 5, 1859
- Term Ended: March 28, 1861
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Dec 6, 1847 – Dec 5, 1853 30th–33rd Congresses Democrat Virginia
- Dec 5, 1853 – Dec 5, 1859 33rd–36th Congresses Democrat Virginia
- Dec 5, 1859 – Mar 28, 1861 36th–37th Congresses Democrat Virginia
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 Virginia
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Hunter's service:
- James Mason (VA) 1847–1861