Robert Hewson Pruyn was an American lawyer, militia general, diplomat, and politician from Albany, New York. He was most notable for his service as Speaker of the New York State Assembly, Adjutant General of New York, and United States Minister Resident to Japan.
- Occupation
- lawyer, politician, diplomat, banker
- Position held
- member of the New York State Assembly
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- February 14, 1815
- Died
- February 26, 1882