Sir Robert Meyer, Town Clerk of Belfast

Image credit: Belfast City Hall

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Sir Robert Meyer was born on 30th May 1858. He was educated at Methodist College, Belfast, and entered the employment of Belfast Corporation as a Junior Clerk on 7th September 1874.

Sir Robert Meyer served for over 50 years as Town Clerk of Belfast and was knighted in 1921. He was presented with the Freedom of the City on 8th September 1924. Meyer served as Town Clerk until his death on 11th September 1935. By this time, he had worked for the Corporation for over 61 years.

The position of Town Clerk was a precursor to the modern day equivalent position of Chief Executive of the council.

Belfast City Hall

Belfast

Title

Sir Robert Meyer, Town Clerk of Belfast

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 200 x W 275 cm (E)

Accession number

1935-001

Work type

Painting

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