Robert Blair

Scottish writer (1699-1746)
Person human Q1935232
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Robert Blair

Summary

Robert Blair is a human[1]. He was born in Edinburgh[2]. He was born on April 17, 1699[3]. He passed away in Athelstaneford[4]. He died on February 4, 1746[5]. He worked as a poet[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Robert Blair was born in Edinburgh[2].
  • Robert Blair passed away in Athelstaneford[4].
  • Robert Blair was born on April 17, 1699[3].
  • Robert Blair was born on January 1, 1699[9].
  • Robert Blair died on February 4, 1746[5].
  • Robert Blair died on January 1, 1746[10].
  • Robert Blair's father was David Blair[11].
  • Robert Blair was married to Q135312139[12].
  • A child of Robert Blair was Robert Blair, Lord Avontoun[13].
  • Robert Blair held citizenship in Scotland[14].
  • Robert Blair's professions included poet[6].
  • Robert Blair worked as a writer[7].
  • Robert Blair's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[15].
  • Robert Blair is recorded as male[16].
  • Robert Blair's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Robert Blair's Commons category is recorded as Robert Blair (poet)[18].
  • Robert Blair's family name is recorded as Blair[19].
  • Robert Blair's given name is recorded as Robert[20].
  • Robert Blair's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[21].
  • Robert Blair's described by source is recorded as A biographical dictionary of eminent Scotsmen, 1857[22].
  • Robert Blair's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[23].
  • Robert Blair's described by source is recorded as Library of the World's Best Literature[24].
  • Robert Blair's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[25].
  • Robert Blair's described by source is recorded as New International Encyclopedia[26].
  • Robert Blair's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Robert Blair was born in Edinburgh[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 17, 1699[3] and January 1, 1699[9]. His father was David Blair[11].

Education

Robert Blair was educated at University of Edinburgh[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6] and writer[7].

Personal Life

Among Robert Blair's spouses was Q135312139[12]. A child of him was he, Lord Avontoun[13].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 4, 1746[5] and January 1, 1746[10]. Robert Blair passed away in Athelstaneford[4].

Why It Matters

Robert Blair ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28]

FAQs

Where was Robert Blair born?

Robert Blair was born in Edinburgh[2].

Where did Robert Blair die?

Robert Blair passed away in Athelstaneford[4].

Who were Robert Blair's parents?

Robert Blair's father was David Blair[11].

Who was Robert Blair married to?

Robert Blair's spouses include Q135312139[12].

What did Robert Blair do for work?

Robert Blair worked as poet[6] and writer[7].

Where did Robert Blair go to school?

Robert Blair was educated at University of Edinburgh[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation poet, writer
    Sex or gender male
    Family name Blair
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