David Robertson

Scottish naturalist and geologist (1806–1896)
Person human Q537108
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David Robertson

Summary

David Robertson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Glasgow[2]. He was born on January 1, 1806[3]. He died on January 1, 1896[4]. He worked as a naturalist[5], geologist[6], ostracodologist[7], and botanist[8]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • David Robertson's place of birth was Glasgow[2].
  • David Robertson was born on January 1, 1806[3].
  • David Robertson died on January 1, 1896[4].
  • David Robertson was married to Hannah Robertson[10].
  • David Robertson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • David Robertson's professions included naturalist[5].
  • David Robertson worked as a geologist[6].
  • David Robertson worked as an ostracodologist[7].
  • David Robertson worked as a botanist[8].
  • David Robertson received the Fellow of the Geological Society of London[12].
  • David Robertson received the Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[13].
  • David Robertson is recorded as male[14].
  • David Robertson's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • David Robertson's family name is recorded as Robertson[16].
  • David Robertson's given name is recorded as David[17].
  • David Robertson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[18].
  • David Robertson's different from is recorded as David Robertson[19].
  • David Robertson's writing language is recorded as English[20].

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Origins and Family

Born in Glasgow[2], David Robertson… he was born on January 1, 1806[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include naturalist[5], geologist[6], ostracodologist[7], and botanist[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Geological Society of London[12], a fellowship award[21], in United Kingdom[22] and Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[13], a fellowship award[23], in United Kingdom[24].

Personal Life

Among David Robertson's spouses was Hannah Robertson[10].

Death and Burial

David Robertson died on January 1, 1896[4].

Why It Matters

David Robertson is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

FAQs

Where was David Robertson born?

David Robertson was born in Glasgow[2].

Who was David Robertson married to?

David Robertson's spouses include Hannah Robertson[10].

What did David Robertson do for work?

David Robertson worked as naturalist[5], geologist[6], ostracodologist[7], and botanist[8].

What awards did David Robertson receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Geological Society of London[12] and Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [23] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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