John Robertson

New South Wales politician; 5th Premier (1816–1891)
Person human Q3182377
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John Robertson

Summary

John Robertson is a human[1]. He was born in Bow[2]. He was born on October 15, 1816[3]. He passed away in Watsons Bay[4]. He died on May 8, 1891[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and pastoralist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (58 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Bow[2], John Robertson…
  • John Robertson died in Watsons Bay[4].
  • John Robertson was born on October 15, 1816[3].
  • John Robertson died on May 8, 1891[5].
  • John Robertson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
  • John Robertson's professions included politician[6].
  • John Robertson's professions included pastoralist[7].
  • John Robertson held the position of Premier of New South Wales[10].
  • John Robertson held the position of Premier of New South Wales[11].
  • John Robertson held the position of Premier of New South Wales[12].
  • John Robertson held the position of Premier of New South Wales[13].
  • John Robertson held the position of Premier of New South Wales[14].
  • John Robertson held the position of Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly[15].
  • John Robertson received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[16].
  • John Robertson is recorded as male[17].
  • John Robertson's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • John Robertson's Commons category is recorded as John Robertson (politician born 1816)[19].
  • John Robertson's family name is recorded as Robertson[20].
  • John Robertson's given name is recorded as John[21].
  • John Robertson's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[22].
  • John Robertson's described by source is recorded as The Dictionary of Australasian Biography, 1892[23].
  • John Robertson's different from is recorded as John Robertson[24].
  • John Robertson's number of children is recorded as {'amount': '+9'}[25].

Body

Origins and Family

John Robertson was born in Bow[2]. He was born on October 15, 1816[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and pastoralist[7]. Positions held include Premier of New South Wales[10], a position[26], in Australia[27], founded in 1856[28]; Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly[15]; Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council[29]; Secretary for Lands and Works[30], a public office[31], in Australia[32], founded in 1856[33]; Minister for Lands[34], a minister[35], in Australia[36], founded in 1859[37]; and Chief Secretary of New South Wales[38], a public office[39], in Australia[40], founded in 1821[41].

Recognition

John Robertson received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[16].

Death and Burial

John Robertson died on May 8, 1891[5]. He passed away in Watsons Bay[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for John Robertson include Robertson[42], a town[43], in Australia[44].

Why It Matters

John Robertson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (58 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

Entities named for him include Robertson[42], a town[43], in Australia[44].

FAQs

Where was John Robertson born?

John Robertson's place of birth was Bow[2].

Where did John Robertson die?

John Robertson died in Watsons Bay[4].

What did John Robertson do for work?

John Robertson worked as politician[6] and pastoralist[7].

What awards did John Robertson receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [29] . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [30] . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [34] . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [38] . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . wikidata.org.
  18. [16] . The London Gazette 24464. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [20] . wikidata.org.
  23. [21] . wikidata.org.
  24. [22] . wikidata.org.
  25. [23] . wikidata.org.
  26. [24] . wikidata.org.
  27. [25] . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [42] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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