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Robert Chalmers, 1st Baron Chalmers

Robert Chalmers, 1st Baron Chalmers was a very important person in history. He was born a long time ago in 1840 in Scotland. He studied hard and became a very smart man who knew a lot about law and taxes.

Later on, he became a member of the government in the UK and he helped make a big change in how people paid their taxes. He made it so that people didn't have to pay as much tax because he thought it was important that everyone had enough money to take care of their families.

Because of his work helping people and serving his country, he was given a really special title called "Baron Chalmers". This means that he was even more important than before.

Even though Robert Chalmers isn't alive anymore, we still remember him and his important work. He made a big difference in the world and helped a lot of people!