Robert Barr

Scottish-Canadian novelist (1849-1912)
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Robert Barr

Summary

Robert Barr is a human[1]. His place of birth was Glasgow[2]. He was born on +1849-09-16T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Woldingham[4]. He died on +1912-10-21T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a writer[6], novelist[7], and science fiction writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Glasgow[2], Robert Barr…
  • Robert Barr passed away in Woldingham[4].
  • Robert Barr was born on +1849-09-16T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Robert Barr was born on +1850-01-01T00:00:00Z[10].
  • Robert Barr died on +1912-10-21T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Robert Barr died on +1912-00-00T00:00:00Z[11].
  • Robert Barr held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Robert Barr's professions included writer[6].
  • Robert Barr's professions included novelist[7].
  • Robert Barr's professions included science fiction writer[8].
  • Robert Barr is recorded as male[13].
  • Robert Barr's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Robert Barr's Commons category is recorded as Robert Barr[15].
  • Robert Barr's residence is recorded as Scotland[16].
  • Robert Barr's residence is recorded as Canada[17].
  • Robert Barr's family name is recorded as Barr[18].
  • Robert Barr's given name is recorded as Robert[19].
  • Robert Barr's pseudonym is recorded as Luke Sharp[20].
  • Robert Barr's described by source is recorded as Library of the World's Best Literature[21].
  • Robert Barr's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • Robert Barr's Commons Creator page is recorded as Robert Barr[23].
  • Robert Barr's writing language is recorded as English[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Glasgow[2], Robert Barr… Recorded date of birth include +1849-09-16T00:00:00Z[3] and +1850-01-01T00:00:00Z[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], novelist[7], and science fiction writer[8].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1912-10-21T00:00:00Z[5] and +1912-00-00T00:00:00Z[11]. Robert Barr died in Woldingham[4].

Why It Matters

Robert Barr ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was Robert Barr born?

Robert Barr's place of birth was Glasgow[2].

Where did Robert Barr die?

Robert Barr died in Woldingham[4].

What did Robert Barr do for work?

Robert Barr worked as writer[6], novelist[7], and science fiction writer[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Writing language English
    Family name Barr
    Cantic id 981061280695206706
    Residence Scotland, Canada
    + 13 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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