James Robertson

civil governor of the Province of New York from 1779 to 1783
Person human Q6142249
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Summary

James Robertson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Fife[2]. He was born on 1717[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on March 4, 1788[5]. He worked as a politician[6].

Key Facts

  • James Robertson's place of birth was Fife[2].
  • James Robertson died in London[4].
  • James Robertson was born on 1717[3].
  • James Robertson died on March 4, 1788[5].
  • James Robertson's father was George Robertson[7].
  • James Robertson's mother was Christian Dundas[8].
  • Among James Robertson's spouses was Ann White[9].
  • James Robertson held citizenship in United States[10].
  • James Robertson's professions included politician[6].
  • James Robertson held the position of Colonial Governor of New York[11].
  • James Robertson is recorded as male[12].
  • James Robertson's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • James Robertson's military branch is recorded as British Army[14].
  • The cause of death was disease[15].
  • James Robertson was part of the conflict American Revolutionary War[16].
  • James Robertson's family name is recorded as Robertson[17].
  • James Robertson's given name is recorded as James[18].
  • James Robertson's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[19].
  • James Robertson's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[20].
  • James Robertson's sibling is recorded as Helen Robertson[21].

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Origins and Family

James Robertson was born in Fife[2]. He was born on 1717[3]. His father was George Robertson[7]. His mother was Christian Dundas[8].

Career and Affiliations

James Robertson's professions included politician[6]. He held the position of Colonial Governor of New York[11].

Personal Life

James Robertson was married to Ann White[9].

Death and Burial

James Robertson died on March 4, 1788[5]. He died in London[4]. The cause of death was disease[15].

FAQs

Where was James Robertson born?

Born in Fife[2].

Where did James Robertson die?

James Robertson passed away in London[4].

Who were James Robertson's parents?

James Robertson's father was George Robertson[7]. James Robertson's mother was Christian Dundas[8].

Who was James Robertson married to?

James Robertson's spouses include Ann White[9].

What did James Robertson do for work?

James Robertson worked as politician[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Robertson, James. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Robertson, James. wikidata.org.
  3. [12] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  4. [7] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [8] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [9] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . Robertson, James. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] ↑ . Robertson, James. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . Robertson, James. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . Robertson, James. wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed → Q1860
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  2. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → politician
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  3. 23w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of birth → +1717-00-00T00:00:00Z
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  4. 23w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender → male
    Sibling → Helen Robertson
    Military branch → British Army
    Cause of death → disease
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