Robert Bacon

American diplomat, secretary of state, ambassador to France, etc. (1860-1919)
Person human Q445372
Robert Bacon
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Robert Bacon

Summary

Robert Bacon is a human[1]. His place of birth was Jamaica Plain[2]. He was born on July 5, 1860[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on May 29, 1919[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], American football player[7], politician[8], and businessperson[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (134 views/month, #7,212 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Jamaica Plain[2], Robert Bacon…
  • Robert Bacon passed away in New York City[4].
  • Robert Bacon was born on July 5, 1860[3].
  • Robert Bacon died on May 29, 1919[5].
  • Robert Bacon is buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery[11].
  • Robert Bacon's father was William Benjamin Bacon[12].
  • Robert Bacon's mother was Emily Crosby Low[13].
  • Robert Bacon was married to Martha Waldron Cowdin[14].
  • A child of Robert Bacon was Robert L. Bacon[15].
  • A child of Robert Bacon was Gaspar Griswold Bacon[16].
  • Robert Bacon held citizenship in United States[17].
  • Robert Bacon's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Robert Bacon's professions included American football player[7].
  • Robert Bacon worked as a politician[8].
  • Robert Bacon's professions included businessperson[9].
  • Robert Bacon held the position of United States Assistant Secretary of State[18].
  • Robert Bacon held the position of United States Secretary of State[19].
  • Robert Bacon held the position of United States Ambassador to France[20].
  • Robert Bacon's education included a stint at Harvard University[21].
  • Robert Bacon was a member of American Legion[22].
  • Robert Bacon's religion is recorded as Presbyterianism[23].
  • Robert Bacon is recorded as male[24].
  • Robert Bacon's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Robert Bacon was affiliated with the Republican Party[26].
  • Robert Bacon's Commons category is recorded as Robert Bacon (diplomat)[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Robert Bacon's place of birth was Jamaica Plain[2]. He was born on July 5, 1860[3]. His father was William Benjamin Bacon[12]. His mother was Emily Crosby Low[13].

Education

Robert Bacon was educated at Harvard University[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], American football player[7], politician[8], and businessperson[9]. Positions held include United States Assistant Secretary of State[18], a position[28], in United States[29]; United States Secretary of State[19], a public office[30], in United States[31], founded in 1789[32]; and United States Ambassador to France[20], a position[33], in France[34], founded in 1778[35].

Personal Life

Robert Bacon was married to Martha Waldron Cowdin[14]. Children include Robert L. Bacon[15], a politician[36], 1884–1938[37], of United States[38] and Gaspar Griswold Bacon[16], a politician[39], 1886–1947[40], of United States[41]. His religion is recorded as Presbyterianism[23]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[26].

Death and Burial

Robert Bacon died on May 29, 1919[5]. He died in New York City[4]. The cause of death was sepsis[42]. He is buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Robert Bacon ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (134 views/month, #7,212 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Robert Bacon born?

Born in Jamaica Plain[2], Robert Bacon…

Where did Robert Bacon die?

Robert Bacon died in New York City[4].

Who were Robert Bacon's parents?

Robert Bacon's father was William Benjamin Bacon[12]. Robert Bacon's mother was Emily Crosby Low[13].

Who was Robert Bacon married to?

Robert Bacon's spouses include Martha Waldron Cowdin[14].

What did Robert Bacon do for work?

Robert Bacon worked as diplomat[6], American football player[7], politician[8], and businessperson[9].

Where did Robert Bacon go to school?

Robert Bacon was educated at Harvard University[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [26] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [11] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [22] . Internet Archive. wikidata.org.
  24. [42] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . 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
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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