Robert Paston, 1st Earl of Yarmouth

The Right Honourable
The Earl of Yarmouth
The Earl of Yarmouth, by Burnet Reading
Member of the England Parliament
for Castle Rising
In office
1661–1673
Serving with
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Member of the England Parliament
for Thetford
In office
1660–1661
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Personal details
Born
Robert Paston

(1631-05-03)3 May 1631
Died8 March 1683(1683-03-08) (aged 51)
Spouse
Rebecca Clayton
(m. 1650)
Children9, including William Paston, 2nd Earl of Yarmouth
Parents
Residence(s)Richmond, London, England

Robert Paston, 1st Earl of Yarmouth, FRS (29 May 1631 – 8 March 1683) was an English scientist and politician who sat in the House of Commons between 1660 and 1673 when he was created Viscount Yarmouth. He was created Earl of Yarmouth in 1679.