Robert Lamont | |
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| 5th United States Secretary of Commerce | |
| In office March 5, 1929 – August 7, 1932 | |
| President | Herbert Hoover |
| Preceded by | William F. Whiting |
| Succeeded by | Roy D. Chapin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Patterson Lamont December 1, 1867 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | February 20, 1948 (aged 80) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Helen Trotter |
| Relations | Robert L. Belknap (grandson) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | University of Michigan (BS) |
Robert Patterson Lamont (December 1, 1867 – February 20, 1948) was United States secretary of commerce March 5, 1929 to August 7, 1932, during the administration of Herbert Hoover. He was commerce secretary during difficult times for commerce, as a result of the Great Depression.