Robert Barclay

Scottish Quaker apologist
Person human Q443578
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Robert Barclay

Summary

Robert Barclay is a human[1]. His place of birth was Gordonstoun[2]. He was born on +1648-12-23T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Ury House[4]. He died on +1690-10-03T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], writer[7], preacher[8], and governor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54 views/month, #7,247 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Gordonstoun[2], Robert Barclay…
  • Robert Barclay passed away in Ury House[4].
  • Robert Barclay was born on +1648-12-23T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Robert Barclay died on +1690-10-03T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Robert Barclay died on +1690-10-03T00:00:00Z[11].
  • Robert Barclay is buried at Ury House[12].
  • Robert Barclay's father was David Barclay[13].
  • Robert Barclay's mother was Katharine Gordon[14].
  • Robert Barclay was married to Christian Mollison[15].
  • A child of Robert Barclay was David Barclay of Cheapside[16].
  • A child of Robert Barclay was Jean Barclay[17].
  • A child of Robert Barclay was Robert Barclay[18].
  • A child of Robert Barclay was Catharine Barclay[19].
  • A child of Robert Barclay was Patience Barclay[20].
  • A child of Robert Barclay was John Barclay[21].
  • Robert Barclay held citizenship in United States[22].
  • Robert Barclay held citizenship in United Kingdom[23].
  • English was Robert Barclay's native language[24].
  • Robert Barclay worked as a theologian[6].
  • Robert Barclay worked as a writer[7].
  • Robert Barclay worked as a preacher[8].
  • Robert Barclay worked as a governor[9].
  • Robert Barclay held the position of Governor of East Jersey[25].
  • Robert Barclay's education included a stint at Scots College[26].
  • Robert Barclay's education included a stint at University of Paris[27].

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Origins and Family

Robert Barclay was born in Gordonstoun[2]. He was born on +1648-12-23T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was David Barclay[13]. His mother was Katharine Gordon[14]. English was his native language[24].

Education

Educated at Scots College[26], a Catholic seminary[28], in France[29], founded in 1333[30] and University of Paris[27], a former entity[31], in France[32], founded in 1150[33], headquartered in Paris[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], writer[7], preacher[8], and governor[9]. Robert Barclay held the position of Governor of East Jersey[25].

Personal Life

Among Robert Barclay's spouses was Christian Mollison[15]. Children include David Barclay of Cheapside[16], a banker[35], 1682–1769[36], of Kingdom of England[37]; Jean Barclay[17], b. 1683[38]; he[18], 1672–1747[39]; Catharine Barclay[19]; Patience Barclay[20]; and John Barclay[21], 1687–1751[40]. His religion is recorded as Quakers[41].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1690-10-03T00:00:00Z[5]. Robert Barclay passed away in Ury House[4]. Burial took place at Ury House[12].

Why It Matters

Robert Barclay ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54 views/month, #7,247 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Robert Barclay born?

Born in Gordonstoun[2], Robert Barclay…

Where did Robert Barclay die?

Robert Barclay passed away in Ury House[4].

Who were Robert Barclay's parents?

Robert Barclay's father was David Barclay[13]. Robert Barclay's mother was Katharine Gordon[14].

Who was Robert Barclay married to?

Robert Barclay's spouses include Christian Mollison[15].

What did Robert Barclay do for work?

Robert Barclay worked as theologian[6], writer[7], preacher[8], and governor[9].

Where did Robert Barclay go to school?

Robert Barclay was educated at Scots College[26] and University of Paris[27].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Q22677550. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [25] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  15. [26] . wikidata.org.
  16. [27] . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
  18. [6] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [7] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [8] . wikidata.org.
  21. [9] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [12] . wikidata.org.
  23. [41] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Q22677550. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. oxforddnb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [11] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] . 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. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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