Johnston Forbes-Robertson

British actor (1853-1937)
Person human Q364556
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Johnston Forbes-Robertson

Summary

Johnston Forbes-Robertson is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on January 16, 1853[3]. He passed away in Dover[4]. He died on November 6, 1937[5]. He worked as a stage actor[6], film actor[7], and painter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (90 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Johnston Forbes-Robertson was born in London[2].
  • Johnston Forbes-Robertson died in Dover[4].
  • Johnston Forbes-Robertson was born on January 16, 1853[3].
  • Johnston Forbes-Robertson died on November 6, 1937[5].
  • Johnston Forbes-Robertson is buried at Golders Green Crematorium[10].
  • Johnston Forbes-Robertson's father was John Forbes-Robertson[11].
  • Johnston Forbes-Robertson was married to Gertrude Elliott[12].
  • A child of Johnston Forbes-Robertson was Maxine Blossom Miles[13].
  • A child of Johnston Forbes-Robertson was Jean Forbes-Robertson[14].
  • A child of Johnston Forbes-Robertson was Diana Forbes-Robertson[15].
  • Johnston Forbes-Robertson held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • Johnston Forbes-Robertson's professions included stage actor[6].
  • Johnston Forbes-Robertson's professions included film actor[7].
  • Johnston Forbes-Robertson worked as a painter[8].
  • Johnston Forbes-Robertson was educated at Charterhouse School[17].
  • Johnston Forbes-Robertson received the Knight Bachelor[18].
  • Johnston Forbes-Robertson is recorded as male[19].
  • Johnston Forbes-Robertson's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Johnston Forbes-Robertson's genre is Shakespearean comedy[21].
  • Johnston Forbes-Robertson's military branch is recorded as British Army[22].
  • Johnston Forbes-Robertson's Commons category is recorded as Johnston Forbes-Robertson[23].
  • Johnston Forbes-Robertson's family name is recorded as Forbes-Robertson[24].
  • Johnston Forbes-Robertson's given name is recorded as Johnston[25].
  • Johnston Forbes-Robertson's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26].
  • Johnston Forbes-Robertson's described by source is recorded as 1922 Encyclopædia Britannica[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Johnston Forbes-Robertson… he was born on January 16, 1853[3]. His father was John Forbes-Robertson[11].

Education

Johnston Forbes-Robertson was educated at Charterhouse School[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include stage actor[6], film actor[7], and painter[8].

Recognition

Johnston Forbes-Robertson received the Knight Bachelor[18].

Personal Life

Johnston Forbes-Robertson was married to Gertrude Elliott[12]. Children include Maxine Blossom Miles[13], a military flight engineer[28], 1901–1984[29]; Jean Forbes-Robertson[14], an actor[30], 1905–1962[31], of United Kingdom[32]; and Diana Forbes-Robertson[15], a writer[33], 1915–1987[34], of United Kingdom[35].

Death and Burial

Johnston Forbes-Robertson died on November 6, 1937[5]. He died in Dover[4]. Burial took place at Golders Green Crematorium[10].

Why It Matters

Johnston Forbes-Robertson ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (90 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Johnston Forbes-Robertson born?

Johnston Forbes-Robertson's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Johnston Forbes-Robertson die?

Johnston Forbes-Robertson died in Dover[4].

Who were Johnston Forbes-Robertson's parents?

Johnston Forbes-Robertson's father was John Forbes-Robertson[11].

Who was Johnston Forbes-Robertson married to?

Johnston Forbes-Robertson's spouses include Gertrude Elliott[12].

What did Johnston Forbes-Robertson do for work?

Johnston Forbes-Robertson worked as stage actor[6], film actor[7], and painter[8].

Where did Johnston Forbes-Robertson go to school?

Johnston Forbes-Robertson was educated at Charterhouse School[17].

What awards did Johnston Forbes-Robertson receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . londonremembers.com. londonremembers.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . britannica.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . 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. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation stage actor, film actor, painter
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  2. 5w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military branch British Army
    Has works in the collection National Galleries Scotland, National Portrait Gallery, National Gallery of Ireland +1
    Aliases
    Award received Knight Bachelor
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