Robert Barnwell Rhett
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Summary
Robert Barnwell Rhett was born on December 21, 1800[1], in Beaufort[2]. He died on September 14, 1876[3], in St. James Parish[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and lawyer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (231 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: South Carolina[8]
- Father: James Harvey Smith[9]
- Mother: Marianna Barnwell Smith[10]
- Child: Alfred M. Rhett[11], Andrew Burnet Rhett[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Position held: member of the South Carolina House of Representatives[14], United States senator[15], member of the United States House of Representatives[16]
- Educated at: University of South Carolina Beaufort[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Member of political party: Democratic Party[19]
- Movement: Bluffton Movement[20], Fire-Eaters[21]
- Commons category: Robert Rhett[22]
- Archives at: Louis Round Wilson Library[23]
- Family name: Rhett[24]
- Given name: Robert[25]
- Work location: Washington, D.C.[26], Columbia[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28]
- Birth name: Robert Barnwell Smith[29]
- Name in native language: Robert Rhett[30]
- Social classification: slave owner[31]
Why It Matters
Robert Barnwell Rhett has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was Robert Barnwell Rhett born?
Robert Barnwell Rhett was born in Beaufort[2].
Where did Robert Barnwell Rhett die?
Robert Barnwell Rhett died in St. James Parish[4].
Who were Robert Barnwell Rhett's parents?
Robert Barnwell Rhett's father was James Harvey Smith[9]. Robert Barnwell Rhett's mother was Marianna Barnwell Smith[10].
What did Robert Barnwell Rhett do for work?
Robert Barnwell Rhett worked as a politician[5] and lawyer[6].
Where did Robert Barnwell Rhett go to school?
Robert Barnwell Rhett was educated at University of South Carolina Beaufort[17].