Robert Barkley Shaw

English explorer (1839–1879)
Person human Q6174359
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Robert Barkley Shaw

Summary

Robert Barkley Shaw is a human[1]. Born in Upper Clapton[2], he… he was born on July 12, 1839[3]. He passed away in Mandalay[4]. He died on June 15, 1879[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and explorer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (55 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Robert Barkley Shaw was born in Upper Clapton[2].
  • Robert Barkley Shaw passed away in Mandalay[4].
  • Robert Barkley Shaw was born on July 12, 1839[3].
  • Robert Barkley Shaw died on June 15, 1879[5].
  • Robert Barkley Shaw's father was Robert Grant Shaw[9].
  • Robert Barkley Shaw's mother was Martha Barkley[10].
  • Robert Barkley Shaw held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Robert Barkley Shaw's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Robert Barkley Shaw worked as an explorer[7].
  • Robert Barkley Shaw's education included a stint at Marlborough College[12].
  • Robert Barkley Shaw received the Patron’s Medal[13].
  • Robert Barkley Shaw is recorded as male[14].
  • Robert Barkley Shaw's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Robert Barkley Shaw's family name is recorded as Shaw[16].
  • Robert Barkley Shaw's given name is recorded as Robert[17].
  • Robert Barkley Shaw's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[18].
  • Robert Barkley Shaw's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[19].
  • Robert Barkley Shaw's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • Robert Barkley Shaw's sibling is recorded as Clara Younghusband[21].
  • Robert Barkley Shaw's sibling is recorded as Anna Shaw[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Upper Clapton[2], Robert Barkley Shaw… he was born on July 12, 1839[3]. His father was Robert Grant Shaw[9]. His mother was Martha Barkley[10].

Education

Robert Barkley Shaw was educated at Marlborough College[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and explorer[7].

Recognition

Robert Barkley Shaw received the Patron’s Medal[13].

Death and Burial

Robert Barkley Shaw died on June 15, 1879[5]. He died in Mandalay[4].

Why It Matters

Robert Barkley Shaw ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (55 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Robert Barkley Shaw born?

Robert Barkley Shaw's place of birth was Upper Clapton[2].

Where did Robert Barkley Shaw die?

Robert Barkley Shaw passed away in Mandalay[4].

Who were Robert Barkley Shaw's parents?

Robert Barkley Shaw's father was Robert Grant Shaw[9]. Robert Barkley Shaw's mother was Martha Barkley[10].

What did Robert Barkley Shaw do for work?

Robert Barkley Shaw worked as diplomat[6] and explorer[7].

Where did Robert Barkley Shaw go to school?

Robert Barkley Shaw was educated at Marlborough College[12].

What awards did Robert Barkley Shaw receive?

Honors received include Patron’s Medal[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . Gold Medal Recipients. wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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