Robert Coates

The Gay Lothario: The Great and Celebrated Amateur of Fashion

Satirical image of Robert Coates titled 'An Amateur's Dream'.

Robert Coates

Emma Coates, the wife of Robert Coates

Caricature of Robert Coates

Robert Coates (1772- 21 February 1848) was an amateur actor, who performed in Britain in the early nineteenth century. He was satirised by the press and by cartoonists for his amateur theatrical endeavours and for his interests in fashion.

Amateur Theatrical Career

He performed in a number of roles in the early nineteenth century.

Personal Life

He was married in 1823 to Emma and had two children.

Using queer historiographical approaches to studying Robert Coates, it seems possible that he was queer.