Robert Balfour

Scottish philosopher
Person human Q3434493
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Summary

Robert Balfour is a human[1]. Born in Angus[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1553[3]. He died on January 1, 1621[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5], linguist[6], and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Angus[2].
  • Robert Balfour was born on January 1, 1553[3].
  • Robert Balfour was born on 1555[9].
  • Robert Balfour died on January 1, 1621[4].
  • Robert Balfour held citizenship in Kingdom of Scotland[10].
  • Robert Balfour worked as a philosopher[5].
  • Robert Balfour's professions included linguist[6].
  • Robert Balfour's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Robert Balfour was educated at University of St Andrews[11].
  • Robert Balfour was educated at University of Paris[12].
  • Robert Balfour is recorded as male[13].
  • Robert Balfour's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Robert Balfour's family name is recorded as Balfour[15].
  • Robert Balfour's given name is recorded as Robert[16].
  • Robert Balfour's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[17].
  • Robert Balfour's described by source is recorded as A biographical dictionary of eminent Scotsmen, 1857[18].
  • Robert Balfour's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[19].
  • Robert Balfour's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Latin[20].

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Origins and Family

Robert Balfour was born in Angus[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1553[3] and 1555[9].

Education

Educated at University of St Andrews[11], a public university[21], in United Kingdom[22], founded in 1413[23], headquartered in Fife[24] and University of Paris[12], a former entity[25], in France[26], founded in 1150[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[5], linguist[6], and university teacher[7].

Death and Burial

Robert Balfour died on January 1, 1621[4].

Why It Matters

Robert Balfour ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Robert Balfour born?

Robert Balfour's place of birth was Angus[2].

What did Robert Balfour do for work?

Robert Balfour worked as philosopher[5], linguist[6], and university teacher[7].

Where did Robert Balfour go to school?

Robert Balfour was educated at University of St Andrews[11] and University of Paris[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [13] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] ↑ . Prabook. wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  12. [4] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [23] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [27] ↑ . 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. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → philosopher, linguist, university teacher
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  2. 22w ago · Verbex · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → philosopher, linguist, university teacher
    "/* wbsetclaim-update:2||1 */ Occupation: grammarian"
  3. 23w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → —
    Described by source → Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, A biographical dictionary of eminent Scotsmen, 1857, Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition
    Occupation → philosopher, linguist, university teacher
    Sex or gender → male
    + 11 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30848|batch #30848]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (5)"
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