Robert Darwin

English medical doctor; father of naturalist Charles Darwin
Person human Q204473
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Robert Darwin

Summary

Robert Darwin is a human[1]. Born in Lichfield[2], he… he was born on May 30, 1766[3]. He died in Shrewsbury[4]. He died on November 13, 1848[5]. He worked as a physician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (352 views/month, #7,207 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Robert Darwin was born in Lichfield[2].
  • Robert Darwin died in Shrewsbury[4].
  • Robert Darwin was born on May 30, 1766[3].
  • Robert Darwin died on November 13, 1848[5].
  • Robert Darwin's father was Erasmus Darwin[8].
  • Robert Darwin's mother was Mary Howard[9].
  • Robert Darwin was married to Susannah Wedgwood[10].
  • A child of Robert Darwin was Erasmus Alvey Darwin[11].
  • A child of Robert Darwin was Charles Darwin[12].
  • A child of Robert Darwin was Caroline Wedgwood[13].
  • A child of Robert Darwin was Marianne Darwin[14].
  • A child of Robert Darwin was Susan Darwin[15].
  • A child of Robert Darwin was Emily Darwin[16].
  • Robert Darwin held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • Robert Darwin's professions included physician[6].
  • Robert Darwin was educated at University of Edinburgh[18].
  • Robert Darwin received the Fellow of the Royal Society[19].
  • Robert Darwin was a member of Royal Society[20].
  • Robert Darwin is recorded as male[21].
  • Robert Darwin's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Robert Darwin's Commons category is recorded as Robert Darwin (physician)[23].
  • Robert Darwin's residence is recorded as The Mount[24].
  • Robert Darwin's family name is recorded as Darwin[25].
  • Robert Darwin's given name is recorded as Robert[26].
  • Robert Darwin's sibling is recorded as Francis Sacheverel Darwin[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Lichfield[2], Robert Darwin… he was born on May 30, 1766[3]. His father was Erasmus Darwin[8]. His mother was Mary Howard[9].

Education

Robert Darwin's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[18].

Career and Affiliations

Robert Darwin worked as a physician[6].

Recognition

Robert Darwin received the Fellow of the Royal Society[19].

Personal Life

Among Robert Darwin's spouses was Susannah Wedgwood[10]. Children include Erasmus Alvey Darwin[11], 1804–1881[28], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[29]; Charles Darwin[12], a geologist[30], 1809–1882[31], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[32], awarded the Royal Medal[33], specialised in biology[34]; Caroline Wedgwood[13], 1800–1888[35], of Kingdom of Great Britain[36]; Marianne Darwin[14], 1798–1858[37], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[38]; Susan Darwin[15], 1803–1866[39], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[40]; and Emily Darwin[16], 1810–1866[41], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[42].

Death and Burial

Robert Darwin died on November 13, 1848[5]. He passed away in Shrewsbury[4].

Why It Matters

Robert Darwin ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (352 views/month, #7,207 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Robert Darwin born?

Robert Darwin was born in Lichfield[2].

Where did Robert Darwin die?

Robert Darwin died in Shrewsbury[4].

Who were Robert Darwin's parents?

Robert Darwin's father was Erasmus Darwin[8]. Robert Darwin's mother was Mary Howard[9].

Who was Robert Darwin married to?

Robert Darwin's spouses include Susannah Wedgwood[10].

What did Robert Darwin do for work?

Robert Darwin worked as physician[6].

Where did Robert Darwin go to school?

Robert Darwin was educated at University of Edinburgh[18].

What awards did Robert Darwin receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. 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
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Spouse Susannah Wedgwood
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