Robert Burnett

Royal Navy officer during the First and Second World Wars, rising to the rank of Admiral (1887-1959)
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Robert Burnett

Summary

Robert Burnett is a human[1]. Born in Old Deer[2], he… he was born on July 22, 1887[3]. He died in Pall Mall[4]. He died on July 2, 1959[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Robert Burnett's place of birth was Old Deer[2].
  • Robert Burnett passed away in Pall Mall[4].
  • Robert Burnett was born on July 22, 1887[3].
  • Robert Burnett died on July 2, 1959[5].
  • Robert Burnett's father was John Alexander Burnett, 7th of Kemnay[8].
  • Robert Burnett's mother was Charlotte Susan Forbes-Gordon[9].
  • Robert Burnett was married to Ethel Constance Shaw[10].
  • Robert Burnett held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Robert Burnett worked as a military personnel[6].
  • Robert Burnett's education included a stint at Bedford School[12].
  • Robert Burnett was educated at Eastman's Royal Naval Academy[13].
  • Robert Burnett received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[14].
  • Robert Burnett received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[15].
  • Robert Burnett received the Distinguished Service Order[16].
  • Robert Burnett is recorded as male[17].
  • Robert Burnett's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Robert Burnett's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[19].
  • Robert Burnett's Commons category is recorded as Admiral Sir Robert Burnett[20].
  • Robert Burnett's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral[21].
  • Robert Burnett was part of the conflict World War I[22].
  • Robert Burnett was part of the conflict World War II[23].
  • Robert Burnett's family name is recorded as Burnett[24].
  • Robert Burnett's given name is recorded as Robert[25].
  • Robert Burnett's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Robert Burnett's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Robert Lindsay Burnett'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Robert Burnett's place of birth was Old Deer[2]. He was born on July 22, 1887[3]. His father was John Alexander Burnett, 7th of Kemnay[8]. His mother was Charlotte Susan Forbes-Gordon[9].

Education

Educated at Bedford School[12], an independent school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1908[30] and Eastman's Royal Naval Academy[13], a preparatory school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1851[33].

Career and Affiliations

Robert Burnett worked as a military personnel[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[14], a grade of an order[34], in United Kingdom[35]; Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[15], a grade of an order[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1815[38]; and Distinguished Service Order[16], a military decoration[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1886[41].

Personal Life

Among Robert Burnett's spouses was Ethel Constance Shaw[10].

Death and Burial

Robert Burnett died on July 2, 1959[5]. He died in Pall Mall[4].

Why It Matters

Robert Burnett ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Robert Burnett born?

Robert Burnett was born in Old Deer[2].

Where did Robert Burnett die?

Robert Burnett died in Pall Mall[4].

Who were Robert Burnett's parents?

Robert Burnett's father was John Alexander Burnett, 7th of Kemnay[8]. Robert Burnett's mother was Charlotte Susan Forbes-Gordon[9].

Who was Robert Burnett married to?

Robert Burnett's spouses include Ethel Constance Shaw[10].

What did Robert Burnett do for work?

Robert Burnett worked as military personnel[6].

Where did Robert Burnett go to school?

Robert Burnett was educated at Bedford School[12] and Eastman's Royal Naval Academy[13].

What awards did Robert Burnett receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[14], Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[15], and Distinguished Service Order[16].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Dreadnought Project. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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