Robert Chambers

Scottish publisher and writer (1802–1871)
Person human Q515008
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Robert Chambers

Summary

Robert Chambers is a human[1]. His place of birth was Peebles[2]. He was born on July 10, 1802[3]. He passed away in St Andrews[4]. He died on March 17, 1871[5]. He worked as a writer[6], publisher[7], historian[8], biographer[9], and biologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Robert Chambers was born in Peebles[2].
  • Robert Chambers died in St Andrews[4].
  • Robert Chambers was born on July 10, 1802[3].
  • Robert Chambers was born on January 1, 1802[12].
  • Robert Chambers died on March 17, 1871[5].
  • Robert Chambers died on January 1, 1871[13].
  • Burial took place at St Andrews Cathedral, Saint Andrews[14].
  • Among Robert Chambers's spouses was Mary Anne Bryce[15].
  • Among Robert Chambers's spouses was Anne Kirkwood[16].
  • A child of Robert Chambers was Robert Chambers[17].
  • A child of Robert Chambers was Amelia Lehmann[18].
  • A child of Robert Chambers was Nina Chambers[19].
  • A child of Robert Chambers was Eliza Chambers[20].
  • Robert Chambers held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[21].
  • Robert Chambers worked as a writer[6].
  • Robert Chambers's professions included publisher[7].
  • Robert Chambers worked as a historian[8].
  • Robert Chambers's professions included biographer[9].
  • Robert Chambers's professions included biologist[10].
  • Robert Chambers worked as a naturalist[22].
  • Robert Chambers was educated at Royal High School[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Robert Chambers is Vestiges of the Natural History of Creation[24].
  • Robert Chambers received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[25].
  • Robert Chambers received the Fellow of the Geological Society of London[26].
  • Robert Chambers was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Robert Chambers's place of birth was Peebles[2]. Recorded date of birth include July 10, 1802[3] and January 1, 1802[12].

Education

Robert Chambers's education included a stint at Royal High School[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], publisher[7], historian[8], biographer[9], biologist[10], and naturalist[22].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Robert Chambers is Vestiges of the Natural History of Creation[24].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[25], a fellowship award[28], in United Kingdom[29] and Fellow of the Geological Society of London[26], a fellowship award[30], in United Kingdom[31].

Personal Life

Spouses include Mary Anne Bryce[15] and Anne Kirkwood[16]. Children include Robert Chambers[17], an editor[32], 1832–1888[33], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[34], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[35]; Amelia Lehmann[18], a composer[36], 1838–1903[37], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[38]; Nina Chambers[19], 1830–1902[39]; and Eliza Chambers[20], 1836–1909[40].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 17, 1871[5] and January 1, 1871[13]. Robert Chambers passed away in St Andrews[4]. Burial took place at St Andrews Cathedral, Saint Andrews[14].

Why It Matters

Robert Chambers ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

Works attributed to him include Chambers's Encyclopaedia[43], a written work[44], written by Ephraim Chambers[45] and Vestiges of the Natural History of Creation[46], a written work[47].

FAQs

Where was Robert Chambers born?

Robert Chambers's place of birth was Peebles[2].

Where did Robert Chambers die?

Robert Chambers died in St Andrews[4].

Who was Robert Chambers married to?

Robert Chambers's spouses include Mary Anne Bryce[15] and Anne Kirkwood[16].

What did Robert Chambers do for work?

Robert Chambers worked as writer[6], publisher[7], historian[8], biographer[9], and biologist[10].

Where did Robert Chambers go to school?

Robert Chambers was educated at Royal High School[23].

What awards did Robert Chambers receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[25] and Fellow of the Geological Society of London[26].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  4. [16] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [23] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [14] . wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  19. [26] . wikidata.org.
  20. [27] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [12] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [13] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  25. [24] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [43] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [46] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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