Robert Livingston the Elder (December 13, 1654 – October 1, 1728) is a New York colonial official, and first lord of Livingston Manor.

He marries Alida Schuyler (widow of Nicholas Van Rensselaer) in 1679.

He is the father of nine children, including Philip, Robert and Gilbert.

He is also uncle of Robert Livingston the Younger, grandfather of Philip Livingston and William Livingston.