Robert Catesby

English conspirator (died 1605)
Person human Q553864
Robert Catesby
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Robert Catesby

Summary

Robert Catesby is a human[1]. His place of birth was Warwickshire[2]. He was born on 1573[3]. He died in Staffordshire[4]. He died on November 8, 1605[5]. He worked as a conspirator[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Warwickshire[2], Robert Catesby…
  • Robert Catesby died in Staffordshire[4].
  • Robert Catesby was born on 1573[3].
  • Robert Catesby died on November 8, 1605[5].
  • Robert Catesby's father was Sir William Catesby[8].
  • Robert Catesby's mother was Anne Throckmorton[9].
  • Robert Catesby was married to Katherine Leigh[10].
  • A child of Robert Catesby was Robert Catesby[11].
  • Robert Catesby held citizenship in Kingdom of England[12].
  • Robert Catesby worked as a conspirator[6].
  • Robert Catesby's religion is recorded as Catholicism[13].
  • Robert Catesby is recorded as male[14].
  • Robert Catesby's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Robert Catesby's Commons category is recorded as Robert Catesby[16].
  • The cause of death was firearm[17].
  • Robert Catesby was part of the conflict Gunpowder Plot[18].
  • Robert Catesby's family name is recorded as Catesby[19].
  • Robert Catesby's given name is recorded as Robert[20].
  • Robert Catesby's relative is recorded as Kit Harington[21].
  • Robert Catesby's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[22].
  • Robert Catesby's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[23].
  • Robert Catesby's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[24].
  • Robert Catesby's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Early Modern English[25].
  • Robert Catesby's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as TP updated between September 2019 and August 2020[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Robert Catesby's place of birth was Warwickshire[2]. He was born on 1573[3]. His father was Sir William Catesby[8]. His mother was Anne Throckmorton[9].

Career and Affiliations

Robert Catesby worked as a conspirator[6].

Personal Life

Robert Catesby was married to Katherine Leigh[10]. A child of him was he[11]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[13].

Death and Burial

Robert Catesby died on November 8, 1605[5]. He passed away in Staffordshire[4]. The cause of death was firearm[17].

Why It Matters

Robert Catesby has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Robert Catesby born?

Born in Warwickshire[2], Robert Catesby…

Where did Robert Catesby die?

Robert Catesby died in Staffordshire[4].

Who were Robert Catesby's parents?

Robert Catesby's father was Sir William Catesby[8]. Robert Catesby's mother was Anne Throckmorton[9].

Who was Robert Catesby married to?

Robert Catesby's spouses include Katherine Leigh[10].

What did Robert Catesby do for work?

Robert Catesby worked as conspirator[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [27] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Languages spoken, written or signed Early Modern English
    Aliases
    Sex or gender male
    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, The Nuttall Encyclopædia, Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition
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