Robert Clayton
Lord Mayor of London, 1679–1680
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Summary
Robert Clayton was born on January 1, 1629[1], in Northamptonshire[2]. He died on January 1, 1707[3]. He worked as a banker[4], politician[5], slave trader[6], and merchant[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: unknown Clayton[9]
- Spouse: Martha Trott[10]
- Position held: Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[11], alderman of the City of London[12], Sheriff of the City of London[13], Lord Mayor of London[14], factor[15], Member of the 1679 Parliament[16], Member of the 1680-81 Parliament[17], Member of the 1681 Parliament[18], Member of the 1689-90 Parliament[19], Member of the 1690-95 Parliament[20], Member of the 1695-98 Parliament[21], Member of the 1698-1700 Parliament[22], Member of the 1701 Parliament[23], Member of the 1701-02 Parliament[24]
- Award received: Knight Bachelor[25]
- Member of: Exclusion Bill Parliament[26], Habeas Corpus Parliament[27], Royal African Company[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Commons category: Robert Clayton[30]
- Family name: Clayton[31]
- Given name: Robert[32]
- Depicted by: Sir Robert Clayton (1629–1707), Lord Mayor of London (1679)[33]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[35]
- P14536: 440047[36]
- P14608: 120412055[37]
- P14921: sir-robert-clayton[38]
Why It Matters
Robert Clayton is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
Where was Robert Clayton born?
Robert Clayton's place of birth was Northamptonshire[2].
Who were Robert Clayton's parents?
Robert Clayton's father was unknown Clayton[9].
Who was Robert Clayton married to?
Robert Clayton's spouses include Martha Trott[10].
What did Robert Clayton do for work?
Robert Clayton worked as a banker[4], politician[5], slave trader[6], and merchant[7].
What awards did Robert Clayton receive?
Honors received include Knight Bachelor[25].