Rob Levin

founder of the IRC network freenode (1955–2006)
Person human Q49815
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Rob Levin

Summary

Rob Levin is a human[1]. Born in Tallahassee[2], he… he was born on December 16, 1955[3]. He died in Houston[4]. He died on September 16, 2006[5]. He worked as a programmer[6] and computer scientist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Rob Levin's place of birth was Tallahassee[2].
  • Rob Levin passed away in Houston[4].
  • Rob Levin was born on December 16, 1955[3].
  • Rob Levin died on September 16, 2006[5].
  • Burial took place at Beth Jacob Cemetery[9].
  • Rob Levin held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Rob Levin's professions included programmer[6].
  • Rob Levin's professions included computer scientist[7].
  • A notable work attributed to Rob Levin is freenode[11].
  • Rob Levin is recorded as male[12].
  • Rob Levin's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • The cause of death was struck by vehicle[14].
  • Rob Levin's family name is recorded as Levin[15].
  • Rob Levin's given name is recorded as Robert[16].
  • Rob Levin's pseudonym is recorded as lilo[17].
  • Rob Levin's manner of death is recorded as accidental death[18].
  • Rob Levin's birth name is recorded as Robert Levin[19].
  • Rob Levin's different from is recorded as Robert Levin[20].

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Origins and Family

Rob Levin's place of birth was Tallahassee[2]. He was born on December 16, 1955[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include programmer[6] and computer scientist[7].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Rob Levin is freenode[11].

Death and Burial

Rob Levin died on September 16, 2006[5]. He passed away in Houston[4]. The cause of death was struck by vehicle[14]. Burial took place at Beth Jacob Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Rob Levin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]

FAQs

Where was Rob Levin born?

Rob Levin's place of birth was Tallahassee[2].

Where did Rob Levin die?

Rob Levin died in Houston[4].

What did Rob Levin do for work?

Rob Levin worked as programmer[6] and computer scientist[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [21] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [22] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · EvanCarroll · 2026-09-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Robert
    Place of burial → Beth Jacob Cemetery
    "/* wbremoveclaims-remove:1| */ [[Property:P735]]: [[Q1795088]]"
  2. 18d ago · EvanCarroll · 2026-09-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Isni → —
    Birth date → —
    Family name → Levin
    Notable work → —
    + 40 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetclaim-update:2||1|1 */ [[Property:P742]]: lilo"
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