Robert Craufurd

Scottish soldier (1764-1812)
Person human Q705972
Robert Craufurd
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Robert Craufurd

Summary

Robert Craufurd is a human[1]. He was born in Newark Castle[2]. He was born on May 5, 1764[3]. He died in Ciudad Rodrigo[4]. He died on January 23, 1812[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (93 views/month, #7,236 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Newark Castle[2], Robert Craufurd…
  • Robert Craufurd died in Ciudad Rodrigo[4].
  • Robert Craufurd was born on May 5, 1764[3].
  • Robert Craufurd died on January 23, 1812[5].
  • Robert Craufurd died on January 24, 1812[9].
  • Robert Craufurd's father was Sir Alexander Craufurd, 1st Baronet[10].
  • Robert Craufurd's mother was Jane Crokatt[11].
  • Robert Craufurd was married to Mary Frances Holland[12].
  • A child of Robert Craufurd was Louisa Mary Frances Craufurd[13].
  • A child of Robert Craufurd was Charles Henry Gregan Craufurd[14].
  • A child of Robert Craufurd was Robert Gregan Craufurd[15].
  • A child of Robert Craufurd was Alexander Quentin Craufurd[16].
  • Robert Craufurd held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • Robert Craufurd worked as a military personnel[6].
  • Robert Craufurd worked as a politician[7].
  • Robert Craufurd held the position of member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • Robert Craufurd is recorded as male[19].
  • Robert Craufurd's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Robert Craufurd's military branch is recorded as British Army[21].
  • Robert Craufurd's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[22].
  • Robert Craufurd was part of the conflict Napoleonic Wars[23].
  • Robert Craufurd's family name is recorded as Craufurd[24].
  • Robert Craufurd's given name is recorded as Robert[25].
  • Robert Craufurd's work location is recorded as London[26].
  • Robert Craufurd's allegiance is recorded as United Kingdom[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Robert Craufurd's place of birth was Newark Castle[2]. He was born on May 5, 1764[3]. His father was Sir Alexander Craufurd, 1st Baronet[10]. His mother was Jane Crokatt[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6] and politician[7]. Robert Craufurd held the position of member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].

Personal Life

Robert Craufurd was married to Mary Frances Holland[12]. Children include Louisa Mary Frances Craufurd[13]; Charles Henry Gregan Craufurd[14], 1802–1876[28]; Robert Gregan Craufurd[15], 1804–1868[29]; and Alexander Quentin Craufurd[16].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 23, 1812[5] and January 24, 1812[9]. Robert Craufurd died in Ciudad Rodrigo[4].

Why It Matters

Robert Craufurd ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (93 views/month, #7,236 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Robert Craufurd born?

Born in Newark Castle[2], Robert Craufurd…

Where did Robert Craufurd die?

Robert Craufurd died in Ciudad Rodrigo[4].

Who were Robert Craufurd's parents?

Robert Craufurd's father was Sir Alexander Craufurd, 1st Baronet[10]. Robert Craufurd's mother was Jane Crokatt[11].

Who was Robert Craufurd married to?

Robert Craufurd's spouses include Mary Frances Holland[12].

What did Robert Craufurd do for work?

Robert Craufurd worked as military personnel[6] and politician[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Family name Craufurd
    Military, police or special rank major general
    Father Sir Alexander Craufurd, 1st Baronet
    Occupation military personnel, politician
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