Robert Bateman

Robert Bateman was a prominent English merchant and politician.

Among business activities, Bateman was a member of the Skinners' Company which dealt in the trade of skins and furs and its master in 1620. He was also a member of the committee of the East India Company from 1614 to 1619. In 1619 he became treasurer of the East India Company and he held that post until his death. From 1622 to 1624 Bateman served as one of the court assistants for the Levant Company.

He was also active in the field of politics. In 1614, Bateman was elected Member of Parliament for Weymouth and Melcombe Regis in the Addled Parliament. In 1621 and 1624, he was elected MP for City of London. He became City Chamberlain in 1626 and held the position until his death.

He died at the age of 84, bequeathing lands in Essex, Dorset and Denbighshire.