James Wilson Robertson

British colonial governor (1899-1983)
Person human Q6145713
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James Wilson Robertson

Summary

James Wilson Robertson is a human[1]. He was born in Broughty Ferry[2]. He was born on October 27, 1899[3]. He died on September 23, 1983[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and colonial governor[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (462 views/month, #7,208 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Broughty Ferry[2], James Wilson Robertson…
  • James Wilson Robertson was born on October 27, 1899[3].
  • James Wilson Robertson died on September 23, 1983[4].
  • James Wilson Robertson held citizenship in Nigeria[8].
  • James Wilson Robertson's professions included politician[5].
  • James Wilson Robertson worked as a colonial governor[6].
  • James Wilson Robertson held the position of Governor-General of Nigeria[9].
  • James Wilson Robertson was educated at Balliol College[10].
  • James Wilson Robertson received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[11].
  • James Wilson Robertson received the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[12].
  • James Wilson Robertson received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[13].
  • James Wilson Robertson is recorded as male[14].
  • James Wilson Robertson's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • James Wilson Robertson's family name is recorded as Robertson[16].
  • James Wilson Robertson's given name is recorded as James[17].
  • James Wilson Robertson's given name is recorded as Wilson[18].
  • James Wilson Robertson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[19].
  • James Wilson Robertson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Nigerian Pidgin[20].
  • James Wilson Robertson's sibling is recorded as Ian Robertson, Lord Robertson[21].

Body

Origins and Family

James Wilson Robertson was born in Broughty Ferry[2]. He was born on October 27, 1899[3].

Education

James Wilson Robertson's education included a stint at Balliol College[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5] and colonial governor[6]. James Wilson Robertson held the position of Governor-General of Nigeria[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[11], a grade of an order[22], in United Kingdom[23]; Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[12], a grade of an order[24], in United Kingdom[25]; and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[13], a grade of an order[26], in United Kingdom[27].

Death and Burial

James Wilson Robertson died on September 23, 1983[4].

Why It Matters

James Wilson Robertson ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (462 views/month, #7,208 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was James Wilson Robertson born?

James Wilson Robertson was born in Broughty Ferry[2].

What did James Wilson Robertson do for work?

James Wilson Robertson worked as politician[5] and colonial governor[6].

Where did James Wilson Robertson go to school?

James Wilson Robertson was educated at Balliol College[10].

What awards did James Wilson Robertson receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[11], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[12], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Award received Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George
    Languages spoken, written or signed English, Nigerian Pidgin
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