Sir Robert Hart, 1st Baronet, was a British diplomat and official in the Qing Chinese government, serving as the second inspector-general of China's Imperial Maritime Custom Service from 1863 to 1911. Beginning as a student interpreter in the consular service, he arrived in China at the age of 19 and resided there for 54 years, except for two short leaves in 1866 and 1874.
- Occupation
- diplomat, politician
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Born
- February 20, 1835
- Died
- September 20, 1911
