Robert H. Pruyn | |
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 Robert H. Pruyn, circa 1865 | |
| United States Minister Resident to Japan | |
| In office May 17, 1862 – April 28, 1865 | |
| Preceded by | Townsend Harris |
| Succeeded by | Robert B. Van Valkenburgh |
| Speaker of the New York State Assembly | |
| In office January 30, 1850-March 14, 1850 | |
| Preceded by | Noble S. Elderkin |
| Succeeded by | Ferral C. Dininny |
| In office January 3, 1854-December 31, 1854 | |
| Preceded by | William H. Ludlow |
| Succeeded by | DeWitt C. Littlejohn |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from Albany County's 3rd District | |
| In office January 3, 1854-December 31, 1854 | |
| Preceded by | William W. Forsyth |
| Succeeded by | Alexander Davidson |
| In office January 4, 1848-December 31, 1852 | |
| Preceded by | Valentine Treadwell |
| Succeeded by | William W. Forsyth |
| Adjutant General of New York | |
| In office March 5, 1855 – January 1, 1857 | |
| Preceded by | John Watts de Peyster |
| Succeeded by | Frederick Townsend |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 14, 1815 Albany, New York, US |
| Died | February 26, 1882 (aged 67) Albany, New York, US |
| Resting place | Albany Rural Cemetery, Menands, New York |
| Spouse |
Jane Ann Lansing (m. 1841) |
| Relations | Gerrit Y. Lansing (father in law) |
| Children | 4 (including Robert) |
| Education | Rutgers University (B.S., M.A.) |
| Occupation | Politician, lawyer, diplomat |
Robert Hewson Pruyn (February 14, 1815 – February 26, 1882) was an American lawyer, militia general, diplomat, and politician from Albany, New York. He was most notable for his service as Speaker of the New York State Assembly, Adjutant General of New York, and United States Minister Resident to Japan.