Robert Clayton

Lord Mayor of London, 1679–1680
Person human Q7342961
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Robert Clayton

Summary

Robert Clayton is a human[1]. Born in Northamptonshire[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1629[3]. He died on January 1, 1707[4]. He worked as a banker[5], politician[6], slave trader[7], and merchant[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Robert Clayton's place of birth was Northamptonshire[2].
  • Robert Clayton was born on January 1, 1629[3].
  • Robert Clayton died on January 1, 1707[4].
  • Robert Clayton's father was unknown Clayton[10].
  • Among Robert Clayton's spouses was Martha Trott[11].
  • Robert Clayton's professions included banker[5].
  • Robert Clayton's professions included politician[6].
  • Robert Clayton worked as a slave trader[7].
  • Robert Clayton's professions included merchant[8].
  • Robert Clayton held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[12].
  • Robert Clayton held the position of alderman of the City of London[13].
  • Robert Clayton held the position of Sheriff of the City of London[14].
  • Robert Clayton held the position of Lord Mayor of London[15].
  • Robert Clayton held the position of factor[16].
  • Robert Clayton held the position of Member of the 1679 Parliament[17].
  • Robert Clayton received the Knight Bachelor[18].
  • Robert Clayton was a member of Exclusion Bill Parliament[19].
  • Robert Clayton was a member of Habeas Corpus Parliament[20].
  • Robert Clayton was a member of Royal African Company[21].
  • Robert Clayton is recorded as male[22].
  • Robert Clayton's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Robert Clayton's Commons category is recorded as Robert Clayton[24].
  • Robert Clayton's family name is recorded as Clayton[25].
  • Robert Clayton's given name is recorded as Robert[26].
  • Robert Clayton's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Northamptonshire[2], Robert Clayton… he was born on January 1, 1629[3]. His father was unknown Clayton[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include banker[5], politician[6], slave trader[7], and merchant[8]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[12]; alderman of the City of London[13]; Sheriff of the City of London[14], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Lord Mayor of London[15], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1189[32]; factor[16], a profession[33]; and Member of the 1679 Parliament[17].

Recognition

Robert Clayton received the Knight Bachelor[18].

Personal Life

Among Robert Clayton's spouses was Martha Trott[11].

Death and Burial

Robert Clayton died on January 1, 1707[4].

Why It Matters

Robert Clayton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Robert Clayton born?

Born in Northamptonshire[2], Robert Clayton…

Who were Robert Clayton's parents?

Robert Clayton's father was unknown Clayton[10].

Who was Robert Clayton married to?

Robert Clayton's spouses include Martha Trott[11].

What did Robert Clayton do for work?

Robert Clayton worked as banker[5], politician[6], slave trader[7], and merchant[8].

What awards did Robert Clayton receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [22] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [23] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Set in Stone? Statues and Slavery in London. wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Set in Stone? Statues and Slavery in London. wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Set in Stone? Statues and Slavery in London. wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . Set in Stone? Statues and Slavery in London. wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . Set in Stone? Statues and Slavery in London. wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . Set in Stone? Statues and Slavery in London. wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Set in Stone? Statues and Slavery in London. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . Set in Stone? Statues and Slavery in London. wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . British Museum person-institution thesaurus. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [4] . British Museum person-institution thesaurus. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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