Robert Rodger MP (c.165 – c.1720) was a 17th/18th century Scottish merchant who twice served as Lord Provost of Glasgow including the critical junction of the Act of Union 1707 when the overarching power translated to London.
He was born in Glasgow the son of William Rodger, a skinner (leather-maker) and Burgess of the city.
[3] Due to a strong reading of the new rules and regulations of elections introduced in 1707 he was elected Member of Parliament for Glasgow Burghs in 1708 and served two years in this position, representing the Whig party and an ardent supporter of the English government.
In the London Parliament he spoke against the fishing quotas in February 1709 and against the Royal African Company in March 1709.
He did not seek re-election in 1710 and his seat was filled by Thomas Smith II who was his rival for provostship in 1711.