Robert Collett

Norwegian zoologist (1842-1913)
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Robert Collett

Summary

Robert Collett is a human[1]. Born in Christiania[2], he… he was born on December 2, 1842[3]. He passed away in Christiania[4]. He died on January 27, 1913[5]. He worked as a zoologist[6], botanist[7], marine biologist[8], naturalist[9], and scientific collector[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Robert Collett was born in Christiania[2].
  • Robert Collett died in Christiania[4].
  • Robert Collett was born on December 2, 1842[3].
  • Robert Collett died on January 27, 1913[5].
  • Burial took place at Vår Frelsers gravlund[12].
  • Robert Collett's father was Peter Jonas Collett[13].
  • Robert Collett's mother was Camilla Collett[14].
  • Robert Collett held citizenship in Norway[15].
  • Robert Collett worked as a zoologist[6].
  • Robert Collett's professions included botanist[7].
  • Robert Collett's professions included marine biologist[8].
  • Robert Collett worked as a naturalist[9].
  • Robert Collett's professions included scientific collector[10].
  • Robert Collett's field of work was zoology[16].
  • Robert Collett held the position of museum director[17].
  • Robert Collett was employed by University of Oslo[18].
  • Robert Collett received the Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[19].
  • Robert Collett received the Commander of the Order of the Immaculate Conception of Vila Viçosa[20].
  • Robert Collett was a member of Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters[21].
  • Robert Collett was a member of Zoological Society of London[22].
  • Robert Collett was a member of Royal Norwegian Society of Sciences and Letters[23].
  • Robert Collett is recorded as male[24].
  • Robert Collett's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Robert Collett's Commons category is recorded as Robert Collett[26].
  • Robert Collett's family name is recorded as Collett[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Robert Collett was born in Christiania[2]. He was born on December 2, 1842[3]. His father was Peter Jonas Collett[13]. His mother was Camilla Collett[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include zoologist[6], botanist[7], marine biologist[8], naturalist[9], and scientific collector[10]. Robert Collett's field of work was zoology[16]. He was employed by University of Oslo[18]. He held the position of museum director[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[19], a grade of an order[28], in Norway[29] and Commander of the Order of the Immaculate Conception of Vila Viçosa[20].

Death and Burial

Robert Collett died on January 27, 1913[5]. He died in Christiania[4]. Burial took place at Vår Frelsers gravlund[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Robert Collett include Collett's snake[30], a taxon[31] and Ctenotus colletti[32], a taxon[33].

Why It Matters

Robert Collett ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

Entities named for him include Collett's snake[30], a taxon[31] and Ctenotus colletti[32], a taxon[33].

FAQs

Where was Robert Collett born?

Robert Collett was born in Christiania[2].

Where did Robert Collett die?

Robert Collett died in Christiania[4].

Who were Robert Collett's parents?

Robert Collett's father was Peter Jonas Collett[13]. Robert Collett's mother was Camilla Collett[14].

What did Robert Collett do for work?

Robert Collett worked as zoologist[6], botanist[7], marine biologist[8], naturalist[9], and scientific collector[10].

What awards did Robert Collett receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[19] and Commander of the Order of the Immaculate Conception of Vila Viçosa[20].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Bionomia. wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . Begravde i Oslo. Retrieved . begravdeioslo.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [26] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] . 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. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation zoologist, botanist, marine biologist +2
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  2. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of burial Vår Frelsers gravlund
    Described by source Svensk uppslagsbok, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary
    Award received
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