Peter Mark Roget

Summary

Peter Mark Roget is a human^[1]. Born in London^[2], he… he was born on January 18, 1779^[3]. He passed away in Worcestershire^[4]. He died on September 12, 1869^[5]. He worked as a lexicographer^[6], physician^[7], and philologist^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (764 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Peter Mark Roget's place of birth was London^[2].
• Peter Mark Roget passed away in Worcestershire^[4].
• Peter Mark Roget was born on January 18, 1779^[3].
• Peter Mark Roget died on September 12, 1869^[5].
• Burial took place at Worcestershire^[10].
• Peter Mark Roget's father was John Roget^[11].
• Peter Mark Roget's mother was Catherine Roget^[12].
• A child of Peter Mark Roget was John Lewis Roget^[13].
• Peter Mark Roget held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[14].
• Peter Mark Roget's professions included lexicographer^[6].
• Peter Mark Roget worked as a physician^[7].
• Peter Mark Roget's professions included philologist^[8].
• Peter Mark Roget was employed by University of Manchester^[15].
• Peter Mark Roget's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh^[16].
• Peter Mark Roget received the Fellow of the Royal Society^[17].
• Peter Mark Roget received the Fellow of the Geological Society of London^[18].
• Peter Mark Roget received the Goulstonian Lectures^[19].
• Peter Mark Roget was a member of Royal Society^[20].
• Peter Mark Roget was a member of Académie Nationale de Médecine^[21].
• Peter Mark Roget was a member of Manchester Literary and Philosophical Society^[22].
• Peter Mark Roget was a member of Academy of Sciences of Turin^[23].
• Peter Mark Roget is recorded as male^[24].
• Peter Mark Roget's instance of is recorded as human^[25].
• Peter Mark Roget's Commons category is recorded as Peter Mark Roget^[26].
• Peter Mark Roget's archives at is recorded as Rare Books and Special Collections^[27].

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Origins and Family

Peter Mark Roget's place of birth was London^[2]. He was born on January 18, 1779^[3]. His father was John Roget^[11]. His mother was Catherine Roget^[12].

Education

Peter Mark Roget was educated at University of Edinburgh^[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lexicographer^[6], physician^[7], and philologist^[8]. Peter Mark Roget was employed by University of Manchester^[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[17], a fellowship award^[28], in United Kingdom^[29]; Fellow of the Geological Society of London^[18], a fellowship award^[30], in United Kingdom^[31]; and Goulstonian Lectures^[19], an award^[32].

Personal Life

A child of Peter Mark Roget was John Lewis Roget^[13].

Death and Burial

Peter Mark Roget died on September 12, 1869^[5]. He passed away in Worcestershire^[4]. He is buried at Worcestershire^[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Peter Mark Roget include Roget Rocks^[33], an island^[34].

Why It Matters

Peter Mark Roget ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (764 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[35] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[36]

Works attributed to him include Roget's Thesaurus^[37], a conceptual dictionary^[38], founded in 1805^[39]. Entities named for him include Roget Rocks^[33], an island^[34].

FAQs

Where was Peter Mark Roget born?

Peter Mark Roget was born in London^[2].

Where did Peter Mark Roget die?

Peter Mark Roget passed away in Worcestershire^[4].

Who were Peter Mark Roget's parents?

Peter Mark Roget's father was John Roget^[11]. Peter Mark Roget's mother was Catherine Roget^[12].

What did Peter Mark Roget do for work?

Peter Mark Roget worked as lexicographer^[6], physician^[7], and philologist^[8].

Where did Peter Mark Roget go to school?

Peter Mark Roget was educated at University of Edinburgh^[16].

What awards did Peter Mark Roget receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[17], Fellow of the Geological Society of London^[18], and Goulstonian Lectures^[19].