History

Sir Robert Anstruther, diplomat, was buried in the north ambulatory of Westminster Abbey on 9 January 1645. The gravestone was laid down in the late 19th century to record his burial and the inscription reads:

"Sir Robert Anstruther of Anstruther Gentleman of the Bedchamber to King James 1st Privy Councillor to King Charles 1st. Ambassador to Germany and Denmark. Died 1645"

He was a son of Sir James Anstruther (of Anstruther in Fife, Scotland) and his wife Jean (Scott). Partly educated in Denmark he later became ambassador there and undertook many diplomatic missions in Europe during the two reigns.

A photo of the gravestone can be purchased from Westminster Abbey Library.

Further reading:

"Diary of Abraham de la Pryme" for an account of him (Surtees Society, 1870).