Robert Charles Winthrop

American politician (1809–1894)
Person human Q1375119
Robert Charles Winthrop
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Robert Charles Winthrop

Summary

Robert Charles Winthrop is a human[1]. He was born in Boston[2]. He was born on May 12, 1809[3]. He passed away in Boston[4]. He died on November 16, 1894[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Robert Charles Winthrop's place of birth was Boston[2].
  • Robert Charles Winthrop died in Boston[4].
  • Robert Charles Winthrop was born on May 12, 1809[3].
  • Robert Charles Winthrop died on November 16, 1894[5].
  • Burial took place at Mount Auburn Cemetery[9].
  • Robert Charles Winthrop's father was Thomas L. Winthrop[10].
  • Robert Charles Winthrop's mother was Elizabeth Bowdoin Temple[11].
  • Robert Charles Winthrop was married to Elizabeth Cabot Blanchard[12].
  • Among Robert Charles Winthrop's spouses was Cornelia Adelaide Granger[13].
  • Robert Charles Winthrop was married to Laura Welles[14].
  • A child of Robert Charles Winthrop was Robert Charles Winthrop Jr.[15].
  • Robert Charles Winthrop held citizenship in United States[16].
  • Robert Charles Winthrop's professions included politician[6].
  • Robert Charles Winthrop worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Robert Charles Winthrop held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[17].
  • Robert Charles Winthrop held the position of member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives[18].
  • Robert Charles Winthrop held the position of Speaker of the United States House of Representatives[19].
  • Robert Charles Winthrop held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[20].
  • Robert Charles Winthrop held the position of United States senator[21].
  • Robert Charles Winthrop's education included a stint at Harvard University[22].
  • Robert Charles Winthrop received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[23].
  • Robert Charles Winthrop was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[24].
  • Robert Charles Winthrop was a member of American Antiquarian Society[25].
  • Robert Charles Winthrop is recorded as male[26].
  • Robert Charles Winthrop's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Robert Charles Winthrop's place of birth was Boston[2]. He was born on May 12, 1809[3]. His father was Thomas L. Winthrop[10]. His mother was Elizabeth Bowdoin Temple[11].

Education

Robert Charles Winthrop was educated at Harvard University[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[17], a member of parliament[28], in United States[29]; member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives[18], a position[30], in United States[31]; Speaker of the United States House of Representatives[19], an elective office[32], in United States[33], founded in 1789[34]; and United States senator[21], a position[35], in United States[36].

Recognition

Robert Charles Winthrop received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[23].

Personal Life

Spouses include Elizabeth Cabot Blanchard[12], 1809–1842[37]; Cornelia Adelaide Granger[13], 1819–1892[38], of United States[39]; and Laura Welles[14]. A child of Robert Charles Winthrop was Robert Charles Winthrop Jr.[15]. He was affiliated with the Whig Party[40].

Death and Burial

Robert Charles Winthrop died on November 16, 1894[5]. He passed away in Boston[4]. Burial took place at Mount Auburn Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Robert Charles Winthrop ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Robert Charles Winthrop born?

Robert Charles Winthrop's place of birth was Boston[2].

Where did Robert Charles Winthrop die?

Robert Charles Winthrop died in Boston[4].

Who were Robert Charles Winthrop's parents?

Robert Charles Winthrop's father was Thomas L. Winthrop[10]. Robert Charles Winthrop's mother was Elizabeth Bowdoin Temple[11].

Who was Robert Charles Winthrop married to?

Robert Charles Winthrop's spouses include Elizabeth Cabot Blanchard[12], Cornelia Adelaide Granger[13], and Laura Welles[14].

What did Robert Charles Winthrop do for work?

Robert Charles Winthrop worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did Robert Charles Winthrop go to school?

Robert Charles Winthrop was educated at Harvard University[22].

What awards did Robert Charles Winthrop receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[23].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [26] . wikidata.org.
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  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [40] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  2. 13d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held member of the United States House of Representatives, member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives +2
    Occupation politician, lawyer
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  3. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, lawyer
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    Open library id OL158963A
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    Languages spoken, written or signed English
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