Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville
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Summary
Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville is a human[1]. He was born in Edinburgh[2]. He was born on March 14, 1771[3]. He died in Dalkeith[4]. He died on June 10, 1851[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (83 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Born in Edinburgh[2].
- Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville passed away in Dalkeith[4].
- Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville was born on March 14, 1771[3].
- Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville died on June 10, 1851[5].
- Burial took place at Lasswade, Old Parish Church And Churchyard[8].
- Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville's father was Henry Dundas, 1st Viscount Melville[9].
- Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville's mother was Elizabeth Rennie[10].
- Among Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville's spouses was Anne Dundas, Viscountess Melville[11].
- A child of Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville was Henry Dundas, 3rd Viscount Melville[12].
- A child of Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville was Richard Saunders Dundas[13].
- A child of Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville was Charles Dundas[14].
- A child of Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville was Robert Dundas, 4th Viscount Melville[15].
- Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
- Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville worked as a politician[6].
- Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville held the position of member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17].
- Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville held the position of President of the Board of Control[18].
- Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville held the position of Chief Secretary for Ireland[19].
- Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville held the position of Member of the Privy Council of Ireland[20].
- Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[21].
- Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville held the position of First Lord of the Admiralty[22].
- Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville was educated at University of Göttingen[23].
- Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville was educated at University of Edinburgh[24].
- Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville was educated at Emmanuel College[25].
- Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville's education included a stint at Royal High School[26].
- Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville received the Fellow of the Royal Society[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Edinburgh[2], Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville… he was born on March 14, 1771[3]. His father was Henry Dundas, 1st Viscount Melville[9]. His mother was Elizabeth Rennie[10].
Education
Educated at University of Göttingen[23], a campus university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1734[30], headquartered in Göttingen[31]; University of Edinburgh[24], a public university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1583[34], headquartered in Edinburgh[35]; Emmanuel College[25]; and Royal High School[26]. Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville studied under John Bruce[36].
Career and Affiliations
Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1807[39]; President of the Board of Control[18], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41]; Chief Secretary for Ireland[19], a position[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1566[44]; Member of the Privy Council of Ireland[20]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[21], a position[45], in United Kingdom[46]; and First Lord of the Admiralty[22], a position[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 1628[49].
Recognition
Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[27] and Order of the Thistle[50].
Personal Life
Among Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville's spouses was Anne Dundas, Viscountess Melville[11]. Children include Henry Dundas, 3rd Viscount Melville[12], a politician[51], 1801–1876[52], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[53], awarded the Order of the Bath[54]; Richard Saunders Dundas[13], a naval officer[55], 1802–1861[56], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[57], awarded the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[58]; Charles Dundas[14], 1806–1883[59]; and Robert Dundas, 4th Viscount Melville[15], 1803–1886[60]. He was affiliated with the Tories[61].
Death and Burial
Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville died on June 10, 1851[5]. He died in Dalkeith[4]. He is buried at Lasswade, Old Parish Church And Churchyard[8].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville include Melville Island[62], an island[63], in Canada[64] and Melville Bay[65], a bay[66], in Greenland[67], founded in 1977[68].
Why It Matters
Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (83 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[69] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[70]
Entities named for him include Melville Island[62], an island[63], in Canada[64] and Melville Bay[65], a bay[66], in Greenland[67], founded in 1977[68].
FAQs
Where was Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville born?
Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville was born in Edinburgh[2].
Where did Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville die?
Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville died in Dalkeith[4].
Who were Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville's parents?
Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville's father was Henry Dundas, 1st Viscount Melville[9]. Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville's mother was Elizabeth Rennie[10].
Who was Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville married to?
Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville's spouses include Anne Dundas, Viscountess Melville[11].
What did Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville do for work?
Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville worked as politician[6].
Where did Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville go to school?
Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville was educated at University of Göttingen[23], University of Edinburgh[24], Emmanuel College[25], and Royal High School[26].
What awards did Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[27] and Order of the Thistle[50].