Robert Dudley

English engineer, explorer, cartographer (1574-1649)
Person human Q1764693
Robert Dudley
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Robert Dudley

Summary

Robert Dudley is a human[1]. He was born in Richmond Palace[2]. He was born on August 7, 1574[3]. He passed away in Tuscany[4]. He died on September 6, 1649[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], cartographer[7], and engineer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (485 views/month, #7,113 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Robert Dudley's place of birth was Richmond Palace[2].
  • Robert Dudley passed away in Tuscany[4].
  • Robert Dudley was born on August 7, 1574[3].
  • Robert Dudley was born on August 7, 1573[10].
  • Robert Dudley died on September 6, 1649[5].
  • Burial took place at San Pancrazio[11].
  • Robert Dudley's father was Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester[12].
  • Robert Dudley's mother was Douglas Sheffield, Baroness Sheffield[13].
  • Among Robert Dudley's spouses was Margaret Cavendish[14].
  • Among Robert Dudley's spouses was Alice Dudley, Duchess of Dudley[15].
  • Among Robert Dudley's spouses was Elizabeth Southwell[16].
  • A child of Robert Dudley was Carlo Dudley[17].
  • A child of Robert Dudley was Katherine, Lady Leveson[18].
  • A child of Robert Dudley was Teresa Dudley di Carpegna[19].
  • Robert Dudley held citizenship in Kingdom of England[20].
  • Robert Dudley's professions included explorer[6].
  • Robert Dudley's professions included cartographer[7].
  • Robert Dudley's professions included engineer[8].
  • A notable work attributed to Robert Dudley is Dell'Arcano del Mare[21].
  • Robert Dudley is recorded as male[22].
  • Robert Dudley's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Robert Dudley's noble title is recorded as duke[24].
  • Robert Dudley's Commons category is recorded as Robert Dudley, styled Earl of Warwick[25].
  • Robert Dudley's family name is recorded as Dudley[26].
  • Robert Dudley's given name is recorded as Robert[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Richmond Palace[2], Robert Dudley… Recorded date of birth include August 7, 1574[3] and August 7, 1573[10]. His father was he, 1st Earl of Leicester[12]. His mother was Douglas Sheffield, Baroness Sheffield[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], cartographer[7], and engineer[8].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Robert Dudley is Dell'Arcano del Mare[21].

Personal Life

Spouses include Margaret Cavendish[14]; Alice Dudley, Duchess of Dudley[15], a politician[28], 1579–1669[29]; and Elizabeth Southwell[16], of Kingdom of England[30]. Children include Carlo Dudley[17]; Katherine, Lady Leveson[18], 1598–1674[31]; and Teresa Dudley di Carpegna[19].

Death and Burial

Robert Dudley died on September 6, 1649[5]. He passed away in Tuscany[4]. Burial took place at San Pancrazio[11].

Why It Matters

Robert Dudley ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (485 views/month, #7,113 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

Works attributed to him include Dell'Arcano del Mare[34], a written work[35].

FAQs

Where was Robert Dudley born?

Robert Dudley was born in Richmond Palace[2].

Where did Robert Dudley die?

Robert Dudley died in Tuscany[4].

Who were Robert Dudley's parents?

Robert Dudley's father was Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester[12]. Robert Dudley's mother was Douglas Sheffield, Baroness Sheffield[13].

Who was Robert Dudley married to?

Robert Dudley's spouses include Margaret Cavendish[14], Alice Dudley, Duchess of Dudley[15], and Elizabeth Southwell[16].

What did Robert Dudley do for work?

Robert Dudley worked as explorer[6], cartographer[7], and engineer[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . wikidata.org.
  10. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [24] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . wikidata.org.
  18. [11] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [10] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [21] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [34] . 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. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation explorer, cartographer, engineer
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