Robert Boyd

Summary

Robert Boyd is a human^[1]. He was born in Glasgow^[2]. He was born on January 1, 1578^[3]. He passed away in Edinburgh^[4]. He died on January 1, 1627^[5]. He worked as a writer^[6] and theologian^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Born in Glasgow^[2], Robert Boyd…
• Robert Boyd passed away in Edinburgh^[4].
• Robert Boyd was born on January 1, 1578^[3].
• Robert Boyd was born on 1578^[9].
• Robert Boyd died on January 1, 1627^[5].
• Robert Boyd died on January 15, 1627^[10].
• Robert Boyd's father was James Boyd, 1st of Trochrig^[11].
• Robert Boyd's mother was Margaret Chalmer^[12].
• Among Robert Boyd's spouses was Ann de Maliverne^[13].
• A child of Robert Boyd was John Boyd, 3rd of Trochrig^[14].
• Robert Boyd held citizenship in United Kingdom^[15].
• Robert Boyd worked as a writer^[6].
• Robert Boyd's professions included theologian^[7].
• Robert Boyd held the position of Principal of the University of Edinburgh^[16].
• Robert Boyd held the position of Principal of the University of Glasgow^[17].
• Robert Boyd was employed by University of Edinburgh^[18].
• Robert Boyd was educated at University of Edinburgh^[19].
• Robert Boyd's religion is recorded as Protestantism^[20].
• Robert Boyd is recorded as male^[21].
• Robert Boyd's instance of is recorded as human^[22].
• Robert Boyd's honorific prefix is recorded as Reverend^[23].
• Robert Boyd's family name is recorded as Boyd^[24].
• Robert Boyd's given name is recorded as Robert^[25].
• Robert Boyd's depicted by is recorded as Robert Boyd of Trochrig; (1578-1627)^[26].
• Robert Boyd's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900^[27].

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Origins and Family

Robert Boyd's place of birth was Glasgow^[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1578^[3] and 1578^[9]. His father was James Boyd, 1st of Trochrig^[11]. His mother was Margaret Chalmer^[12].

Education

Robert Boyd's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh^[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer^[6] and theologian^[7]. Among Robert Boyd's employers was University of Edinburgh^[18]. Positions held include Principal of the University of Edinburgh^[16] and Principal of the University of Glasgow^[17], a position^[28], in United Kingdom^[29].

Personal Life

Among Robert Boyd's spouses was Ann de Maliverne^[13]. A child of him was John Boyd, 3rd of Trochrig^[14]. His religion is recorded as Protestantism^[20].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1627^[5] and January 15, 1627^[10]. Robert Boyd died in Edinburgh^[4].

Why It Matters

Robert Boyd ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).^[8]

FAQs

Where was Robert Boyd born?

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

Where did Robert Boyd die?

Robert Boyd died in Edinburgh^[4].

Who were Robert Boyd's parents?

Robert Boyd's father was James Boyd, 1st of Trochrig^[11]. Robert Boyd's mother was Margaret Chalmer^[12].

Who was Robert Boyd married to?

Robert Boyd's spouses include Ann de Maliverne^[13].

What did Robert Boyd do for work?

Robert Boyd worked as writer^[6] and theologian^[7].

Where did Robert Boyd go to school?

Robert Boyd was educated at University of Edinburgh^[19].