Charles Robert Cockerell

English architect, archaeologist, and writer (1788–1863)
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Charles Robert Cockerell

Summary

Charles Robert Cockerell is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on +1788-04-27T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on +1863-09-17T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], architect[7], art historian[8], and archaeologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Charles Robert Cockerell's place of birth was London[2].
  • Charles Robert Cockerell passed away in London[4].
  • Charles Robert Cockerell was born on +1788-04-27T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Charles Robert Cockerell died on +1863-09-17T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Charles Robert Cockerell's father was Samuel Pepys Cockerell[11].
  • Charles Robert Cockerell's mother was Anne Wetham[12].
  • Charles Robert Cockerell was married to Anna Rennie[13].
  • A child of Charles Robert Cockerell was Frederick Pepys Cockerell[14].
  • A child of Charles Robert Cockerell was Samuel Pepys Cockerell[15].
  • Charles Robert Cockerell held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • Charles Robert Cockerell's professions included anthropologist[6].
  • Charles Robert Cockerell worked as an architect[7].
  • Charles Robert Cockerell worked as an art historian[8].
  • Charles Robert Cockerell's professions included archaeologist[9].
  • Charles Robert Cockerell held the position of Surveyor of the Fabric of St Paul's Cathedral[17].
  • Charles Robert Cockerell was educated at Westminster School[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Charles Robert Cockerell is Ashmolean Museum[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Charles Robert Cockerell is Fitzwilliam Museum[20].
  • Charles Robert Cockerell received the Royal Gold Medal[21].
  • Charles Robert Cockerell was a member of German Archaeological Institute[22].
  • Charles Robert Cockerell was a member of Royal Academy of Arts[23].
  • Charles Robert Cockerell was a member of Travellers Club[24].
  • Charles Robert Cockerell was a member of Accademia delle Arti del Disegno[25].
  • Charles Robert Cockerell was a member of Académie des beaux-arts[26].
  • Charles Robert Cockerell's image is recorded as Charles Robert Cockerell.jpg[27].

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Origins and Family

Charles Robert Cockerell's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on +1788-04-27T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Samuel Pepys Cockerell[11]. His mother was Anne Wetham[12].

Education

Charles Robert Cockerell was educated at Westminster School[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], architect[7], art historian[8], and archaeologist[9]. Charles Robert Cockerell held the position of Surveyor of the Fabric of St Paul's Cathedral[17].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Ashmolean Museum[19], an art museum[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1683[30] and Fitzwilliam Museum[20], an art museum[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1816[33], headquartered in Cambridge[34].

Recognition

Charles Robert Cockerell received the Royal Gold Medal[21].

Personal Life

Among Charles Robert Cockerell's spouses was Anna Rennie[13]. Children include Frederick Pepys Cockerell[14], an architect[35], 1833–1878[36], of United Kingdom[37] and Samuel Pepys Cockerell[15], a sculptor[38], 1844–1921[39].

Death and Burial

Charles Robert Cockerell died on +1863-09-17T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Charles Robert Cockerell ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Charles Robert Cockerell born?

Charles Robert Cockerell was born in London[2].

Where did Charles Robert Cockerell die?

Charles Robert Cockerell died in London[4].

Who were Charles Robert Cockerell's parents?

Charles Robert Cockerell's father was Samuel Pepys Cockerell[11]. Charles Robert Cockerell's mother was Anne Wetham[12].

Who was Charles Robert Cockerell married to?

Charles Robert Cockerell's spouses include Anna Rennie[13].

What did Charles Robert Cockerell do for work?

Charles Robert Cockerell worked as anthropologist[6], architect[7], art historian[8], and archaeologist[9].

Where did Charles Robert Cockerell go to school?

Charles Robert Cockerell was educated at Westminster School[18].

What awards did Charles Robert Cockerell receive?

Honors received include Royal Gold Medal[21].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [27] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . Dictionary of Art Historians. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . emp-web-84.zetcom.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . emp-web-84.zetcom.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [19] . wikidata.org.
  25. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Depicted by The English Architect Charles Robert Cockerell
    Described by source Svensk uppslagsbok, Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, Q19036877 +2
    Sex or gender male
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
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