Robert Browning

Scottish Byzantinist and university professor (1914–1997)
Person human Q504999
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Robert Browning

Summary

Robert Browning is a human[1]. Born in Glasgow[2], he… he was born on January 15, 1914[3]. He died in Greater London[4]. He died on March 11, 1997[5]. He worked as a historian[6], Byzantinist[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (69 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Robert Browning was born in Glasgow[2].
  • Robert Browning passed away in Greater London[4].
  • Robert Browning died in London[10].
  • Robert Browning was born on January 15, 1914[3].
  • Robert Browning died on March 11, 1997[5].
  • Robert Browning held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Robert Browning's professions included historian[6].
  • Robert Browning's professions included Byzantinist[7].
  • Robert Browning worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Robert Browning's field of work was Byzantine studies[12].
  • Among Robert Browning's employers was Birkbeck, University of London[13].
  • Among Robert Browning's employers was University of London[14].
  • Robert Browning's education included a stint at Balliol College[15].
  • Robert Browning was educated at University of Glasgow[16].
  • Robert Browning was educated at Kelvinside Academy[17].
  • Robert Browning received the Fellow of the British Academy[18].
  • Robert Browning was a member of British Academy[19].
  • Robert Browning is recorded as male[20].
  • Robert Browning's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Robert Browning's family name is recorded as Browning[22].
  • Robert Browning's given name is recorded as Robert[23].
  • Robert Browning's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Robert Browning's different from is recorded as Robert Browning[25].
  • Robert Browning's interested in is recorded as Byzantine studies[26].
  • Robert Browning's writing language is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Robert Browning's place of birth was Glasgow[2]. He was born on January 15, 1914[3].

Education

Educated at Balliol College[15], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1263[30], headquartered in Oxford[31]; University of Glasgow[16], a public research university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1451[34], headquartered in Glasgow[35]; and Kelvinside Academy[17], an independent school[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1878[38], headquartered in Kelvinside Academy, 20 Bellshaugh Road, Glasgow[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], Byzantinist[7], and university teacher[8]. Robert Browning's field of work was Byzantine studies[12]. Employers include Birkbeck, University of London[13], a public research university[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1823[42], headquartered in London[43] and University of London[14], a university[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1836[46], headquartered in London[47].

Recognition

Robert Browning received the Fellow of the British Academy[18].

Death and Burial

Robert Browning died on March 11, 1997[5]. Recorded place of death include Greater London[4], a ceremonial county of England[48], in United Kingdom[49], founded in 1965[50] and London[10], a metropolis[51], in Roman Empire[52], founded in 0047[53].

Why It Matters

Robert Browning ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (69 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

FAQs

Where was Robert Browning born?

Born in Glasgow[2], Robert Browning…

Where did Robert Browning die?

Robert Browning passed away in Greater London[4].

What did Robert Browning do for work?

Robert Browning worked as historian[6], Byzantinist[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Robert Browning go to school?

Robert Browning was educated at Balliol College[15], University of Glasgow[16], and Kelvinside Academy[17].

What awards did Robert Browning receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the British Academy[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [48] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [49] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [50] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [51] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [52] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [53] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  26. [47] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [54] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [55] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sitelink count → 10
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    Occupation → historian, Byzantinist, university teacher
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