Robert Anderson

Scottish author and critic (1750-1830)
Person human Q130419
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Robert Anderson

Summary

Robert Anderson is a human[1]. Born in Carnwath[2], he… he was born on January 7, 1750[3]. He died in Edinburgh[4]. He died on February 20, 1830[5]. He worked as a writer[6], publisher[7], physician[8], and literary critic[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Carnwath[2], Robert Anderson…
  • Robert Anderson passed away in Edinburgh[4].
  • Robert Anderson was born on January 7, 1750[3].
  • Robert Anderson died on February 20, 1830[5].
  • Robert Anderson held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[11].
  • Robert Anderson's professions included writer[6].
  • Robert Anderson worked as a publisher[7].
  • Robert Anderson worked as a physician[8].
  • Robert Anderson worked as a literary critic[9].
  • Robert Anderson was educated at University of Edinburgh[12].
  • Robert Anderson was educated at University of St Andrews[13].
  • Robert Anderson was a member of American Antiquarian Society[14].
  • Robert Anderson is recorded as male[15].
  • Robert Anderson's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Robert Anderson's family name is recorded as Anderson[17].
  • Robert Anderson's given name is recorded as Robert[18].
  • Robert Anderson's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[19].
  • Robert Anderson's described by source is recorded as A biographical dictionary of eminent Scotsmen, 1857[20].
  • Robert Anderson's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[21].
  • Robert Anderson's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica Ninth Edition[22].
  • Robert Anderson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Robert Anderson's writing language is recorded as English[24].
  • Robert Anderson's artist files at is recorded as Smithsonian American Art and Portrait Gallery Library[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Robert Anderson was born in Carnwath[2]. He was born on January 7, 1750[3].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh[12], a public university[26], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1583[28], headquartered in Edinburgh[29] and University of St Andrews[13], a public university[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1413[32], headquartered in Fife[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], publisher[7], physician[8], and literary critic[9].

Death and Burial

Robert Anderson died on February 20, 1830[5]. He passed away in Edinburgh[4].

Why It Matters

Robert Anderson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was Robert Anderson born?

Robert Anderson was born in Carnwath[2].

Where did Robert Anderson die?

Robert Anderson died in Edinburgh[4].

What did Robert Anderson do for work?

Robert Anderson worked as writer[6], publisher[7], physician[8], and literary critic[9].

Where did Robert Anderson go to school?

Robert Anderson was educated at University of Edinburgh[12] and University of St Andrews[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . library.si.edu. library.si.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 24d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Edinburgh
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
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    Artist files at Smithsonian American Art and Portrait Gallery Library
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