Robert Lansing

1864–1928 (age 64)

Diplomat

Biography

Robert Lansing, born in 1864, served the nation with distinction as a diplomat, skillfully navigating complex foreign affairs in a period of global change.

He was known for his thoughtful leadership and calm demeanor, and after a life of public service he was laid to rest at Brookside Cemetery in 1928.

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