Robert Blake
military commander of the Commonwealth of England (1599-1657)
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Summary
Robert Blake was born on January 1, 1599[1], in Bridgwater[2]. He died on August 17, 1657[3], in Plymouth[4]. He worked as a military officer[5] and politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (993 views/month, #7,197 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1598[8], August 1598[9]
- Date of death: August 7, 1657[10]
- Place of burial: Westminster Abbey[11]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12]
- Native language: English[13]
- Position held: Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[14], Member of the Second Protectorate Parliament[15], Member of the First Protectorate Parliament[16], Member of the 1653 Parliament[17], Member of the 1642-48 Parliament[18], Member of the 1648-53 Parliament[19], Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports[20]
- Educated at: Wadham College[21]
- Member of: Short Parliament[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Military branch: Royal Navy[24]
- Commons category: Robert Blake[25]
- Military, police or special rank: admiral[26]
- Participated in conflict: Anglo-Spanish War[27]
- Family name: Blake[28]
- Given name: Robert[29]
- Described by source: Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[30], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[31], Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[32], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[33], Sytin Military Encyclopedia[34], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[35], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[36], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[37], New International Encyclopedia[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[39]
- Name in native language: Robert Blake[40]
- Different from: Robert Blake[41]
- Start of work period: 1649[42]
Why It Matters
Robert Blake has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
FAQs
Where was Robert Blake born?
Robert Blake was born in Bridgwater[2].
Where did Robert Blake die?
Robert Blake passed away in Plymouth[4].
What did Robert Blake do for work?
Robert Blake worked as a military officer[5] and politician[6].
Where did Robert Blake go to school?
Robert Blake was educated at Wadham College[21].