Robert Burnell

Archbishop-elect of Canterbury; Bishop of Bath and Wells; Bishop-elect of Winchester
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Robert Burnell

Summary

Robert Burnell is a human[1]. His place of birth was Acton Burnell[2]. He was born on January 1, 1239[3]. He passed away in Berwick-upon-Tweed[4]. He died on October 25, 1292[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6], judge[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (137 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Robert Burnell's place of birth was Acton Burnell[2].
  • Robert Burnell died in Berwick-upon-Tweed[4].
  • Robert Burnell was born on January 1, 1239[3].
  • Robert Burnell died on October 25, 1292[5].
  • Burial took place at Wells Cathedral[10].
  • Robert Burnell is buried at Wells[11].
  • Robert Burnell's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • Robert Burnell's professions included judge[7].
  • Robert Burnell's professions included Catholic bishop[8].
  • Robert Burnell held the position of Lord Chancellor[12].
  • Robert Burnell held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Bath and Wells[13].
  • Robert Burnell's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[14].
  • Robert Burnell is recorded as male[15].
  • Robert Burnell's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Robert Burnell's given name is recorded as Robert[17].
  • Robert Burnell's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[18].
  • Robert Burnell's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[19].
  • Robert Burnell's name in native language is recorded as Robert Burnell[20].
  • Robert Burnell's consecrator is recorded as Robert Kilwardby[21].

Body

Origins and Family

Robert Burnell's place of birth was Acton Burnell[2]. He was born on January 1, 1239[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6], judge[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. Positions held include Lord Chancellor[12], a title[22], in United Kingdom[23], founded in 1066[24] and Roman Catholic Bishop of Bath and Wells[13].

Personal Life

Robert Burnell's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[14].

Death and Burial

Robert Burnell died on October 25, 1292[5]. He died in Berwick-upon-Tweed[4]. Recorded place of burial include Wells Cathedral[10] and Wells[11].

Why It Matters

Robert Burnell ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (137 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was Robert Burnell born?

Born in Acton Burnell[2], Robert Burnell…

Where did Robert Burnell die?

Robert Burnell died in Berwick-upon-Tweed[4].

What did Robert Burnell do for work?

Robert Burnell worked as Catholic priest[6], judge[7], and Catholic bishop[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] ↑ . 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. [25] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 25d ago · Bargioni · 2026-09-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → Berwick-upon-Tweed
    Position held → Lord Chancellor, Roman Catholic Bishop of Bath and Wells
    Given name → Robert
    Instance of → human
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