Robert Christison

British baronet, toxicologist, and physician (1797-1882)
Person human Q3434803
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Robert Christison

Summary

Robert Christison is a human[1]. He was born in Edinburgh[2]. He was born on July 18, 1797[3]. He died on January 23, 1882[4]. He worked as a toxicologist[5], surgeon[6], medical examiner[7], and pathologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Robert Christison's place of birth was Edinburgh[2].
  • Robert Christison was born on July 18, 1797[3].
  • Robert Christison died on January 23, 1882[4].
  • Robert Christison's father was Alexander Christison[10].
  • A child of Robert Christison was Sir Alexander Christison, 2nd Baronet[11].
  • Robert Christison held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Robert Christison held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[13].
  • English was Robert Christison's native language[14].
  • Robert Christison's professions included toxicologist[5].
  • Robert Christison worked as a surgeon[6].
  • Robert Christison's professions included medical examiner[7].
  • Robert Christison's professions included pathologist[8].
  • Robert Christison held the position of Regius Professor of Forensic Medicine[15].
  • Robert Christison was employed by University of Edinburgh[16].
  • Robert Christison was educated at University of Edinburgh[17].
  • Robert Christison was educated at Royal High School[18].
  • Robert Christison received the Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh[19].
  • Robert Christison received the baronet[20].
  • Robert Christison received the Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh[21].
  • Robert Christison was a member of Royal Academy of Medicine of Belgium[22].
  • Robert Christison is recorded as male[23].
  • Robert Christison's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Robert Christison's noble title is recorded as baronet[25].
  • Robert Christison's Commons category is recorded as Robert Christison[26].
  • Robert Christison's family name is recorded as Christison[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Robert Christison was born in Edinburgh[2]. He was born on July 18, 1797[3]. His father was Alexander Christison[10]. English was his native language[14].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh[17], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1583[30], headquartered in Edinburgh[31] and Royal High School[18], a high school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1128[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include toxicologist[5], surgeon[6], medical examiner[7], and pathologist[8]. Robert Christison was employed by University of Edinburgh[16]. He held the position of Regius Professor of Forensic Medicine[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh[19]; baronet[20], an order of chivalry[35], in United Kingdom[36]; and Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh[21].

Personal Life

A child of Robert Christison was Sir Alexander Christison, 2nd Baronet[11].

Death and Burial

Robert Christison died on January 23, 1882[4].

Why It Matters

Robert Christison ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Robert Christison born?

Robert Christison was born in Edinburgh[2].

Who were Robert Christison's parents?

Robert Christison's father was Alexander Christison[10].

What did Robert Christison do for work?

Robert Christison worked as toxicologist[5], surgeon[6], medical examiner[7], and pathologist[8].

Where did Robert Christison go to school?

Robert Christison was educated at University of Edinburgh[17] and Royal High School[18].

What awards did Robert Christison receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh[19], baronet[20], and Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [24] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . egov.ufsc.br. egov.ufsc.br. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [25] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [16] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 5w ago · Pigsonthewing · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14397 921
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  3. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation toxicologist, surgeon, medical examiner +1
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  4. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Employer
    Occupation
    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, The Nuttall Encyclopædia, Q19036877 +1
    Award received Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, baronet, Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
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