Dougal Robertson

British writer (1924–1992)
Person human Q5301061
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Dougal Robertson

Summary

Dougal Robertson is a human[1]. Born in Edinburgh[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1924[3]. He died on January 1, 1992[4]. He worked as a sailor[5] and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,122 views/month, #7,090 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Edinburgh[2], Dougal Robertson…
  • Dougal Robertson was born on January 1, 1924[3].
  • Dougal Robertson died on January 1, 1992[4].
  • Dougal Robertson held citizenship in United Kingdom[8].
  • Dougal Robertson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
  • Dougal Robertson's professions included sailor[5].
  • Dougal Robertson's professions included writer[6].
  • Dougal Robertson is recorded as male[10].
  • Dougal Robertson's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • Dougal Robertson's family name is recorded as Robertson[12].
  • Dougal Robertson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[13].

Body

Origins and Family

Dougal Robertson was born in Edinburgh[2]. He was born on January 1, 1924[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sailor[5] and writer[6].

Death and Burial

Dougal Robertson died on January 1, 1992[4].

Why It Matters

Dougal Robertson ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,122 views/month, #7,090 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[14]

FAQs

Where was Dougal Robertson born?

Dougal Robertson's place of birth was Edinburgh[2].

What did Dougal Robertson do for work?

Dougal Robertson worked as sailor[5] and writer[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [10] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [3] . CONOR.SI. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] . bbc.com. bbc.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [14] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Family name Robertson
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
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