Robert Aytoun

Scottish writer (c. 1570–1638)
Person human Q923718
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Robert Aytoun

Summary

Robert Aytoun is a human[1]. His place of birth was Fife[2]. He was born on January 1, 1570[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on February 1638[5]. He worked as a poet[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Robert Aytoun's place of birth was Fife[2].
  • Robert Aytoun died in London[4].
  • Robert Aytoun was born on January 1, 1570[3].
  • Robert Aytoun was born on January 1, 1570[9].
  • Robert Aytoun died on February 1638[5].
  • Robert Aytoun died on January 1, 1638[10].
  • Robert Aytoun is buried at Westminster Abbey[11].
  • Robert Aytoun held citizenship in Scotland[12].
  • Robert Aytoun's professions included poet[6].
  • Robert Aytoun's professions included writer[7].
  • Robert Aytoun's education included a stint at University of St Andrews[13].
  • Robert Aytoun was educated at University of Paris[14].
  • Robert Aytoun is recorded as male[15].
  • Robert Aytoun's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Robert Aytoun's Commons category is recorded as Robert Aytoun[17].
  • Robert Aytoun's family name is recorded as Aytoun[18].
  • Robert Aytoun's family name is recorded as Q16479528[19].
  • Robert Aytoun's given name is recorded as Robert[20].
  • Robert Aytoun's described by source is recorded as Salmonsens Konversationsleksikon[21].
  • Robert Aytoun's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[22].
  • Robert Aytoun's described by source is recorded as A biographical dictionary of eminent Scotsmen, 1857[23].
  • Robert Aytoun's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[24].
  • Robert Aytoun's described by source is recorded as Library of the World's Best Literature[25].
  • Robert Aytoun's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26].
  • Robert Aytoun's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Robert Aytoun was born in Fife[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1570[3].

Education

Educated at University of St Andrews[13], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1413[30], headquartered in Fife[31] and University of Paris[14], a former entity[32], in France[33], founded in 1150[34], headquartered in Paris[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6] and writer[7].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 1638[5] and January 1, 1638[10]. Robert Aytoun died in London[4]. Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[11].

Why It Matters

Robert Aytoun ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Robert Aytoun born?

Robert Aytoun was born in Fife[2].

Where did Robert Aytoun die?

Robert Aytoun passed away in London[4].

What did Robert Aytoun do for work?

Robert Aytoun worked as poet[6] and writer[7].

Where did Robert Aytoun go to school?

Robert Aytoun was educated at University of St Andrews[13] and University of Paris[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: 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. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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