Robert Edgcumbe

politician; (1851-1929)
Person human Q39001825
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Robert Edgcumbe

Summary

Robert Edgcumbe is a human[1]. He was born on March 13, 1851[2]. He died on September 29, 1929[3]. He worked as a politician[4], lawyer[5], and writer[6].

Key Facts

  • Robert Edgcumbe was born on March 13, 1851[2].
  • Robert Edgcumbe died on September 29, 1929[3].
  • Robert Edgcumbe's father was Edward Pearce[7].
  • Robert Edgcumbe's mother was Clara Jane Palmer[8].
  • Robert Edgcumbe was married to Frances Foley[9].
  • Robert Edgcumbe was married to Clara Jane Constance Conybeare[10].
  • Robert Edgcumbe was married to Frances Foley[11].
  • A child of Robert Edgcumbe was Edward Humphrey Edgcumbe[12].
  • A child of Robert Edgcumbe was John Aubrey Edgcumbe[13].
  • A child of Robert Edgcumbe was Oliver Edgcumbe[14].
  • A child of Robert Edgcumbe was Ursula Edgcumbe[15].
  • Robert Edgcumbe worked as a politician[4].
  • Robert Edgcumbe worked as a lawyer[5].
  • Robert Edgcumbe worked as a writer[6].
  • Robert Edgcumbe held the position of High Sheriff of Cornwall[16].
  • Robert Edgcumbe's education included a stint at King's College[17].
  • Robert Edgcumbe's education included a stint at Lincoln's Inn[18].
  • Robert Edgcumbe is recorded as male[19].
  • Robert Edgcumbe's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Robert Edgcumbe's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[21].
  • Robert Edgcumbe's residence is recorded as Dorchester[22].
  • Robert Edgcumbe's residence is recorded as Reperry[23].
  • Robert Edgcumbe's family name is recorded as Edgcumbe[24].
  • Robert Edgcumbe's given name is recorded as Robert[25].
  • Robert Edgcumbe's given name is recorded as Edward[26].

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Origins and Family

Robert Edgcumbe was born on March 13, 1851[2]. His father was Edward Pearce[7]. His mother was Clara Jane Palmer[8].

Education

Educated at King's College[17], a college of the University of Cambridge[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1441[29], headquartered in Cambridge[30] and Lincoln's Inn[18], an Inns of Court[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1444[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4], lawyer[5], and writer[6]. Robert Edgcumbe held the position of High Sheriff of Cornwall[16].

Personal Life

Spouses include Frances Foley[9], 1867–1953[34] and Clara Jane Constance Conybeare[10]. Children include Edward Humphrey Edgcumbe[12], 1885–1964[35]; John Aubrey Edgcumbe[13]; Oliver Edgcumbe[14], 1892–1956[36]; and Ursula Edgcumbe[15], a painter[37], 1900–1985[38].

Death and Burial

Robert Edgcumbe died on September 29, 1929[3].

FAQs

Who were Robert Edgcumbe's parents?

Robert Edgcumbe's father was Edward Pearce[7]. Robert Edgcumbe's mother was Clara Jane Palmer[8].

Who was Robert Edgcumbe married to?

Robert Edgcumbe's spouses include Frances Foley[9], Clara Jane Constance Conybeare[10], and Frances Foley[11].

What did Robert Edgcumbe do for work?

Robert Edgcumbe worked as politician[4], lawyer[5], and writer[6].

Where did Robert Edgcumbe go to school?

Robert Edgcumbe was educated at King's College[17] and Lincoln's Inn[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . The London Gazette 26713. wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [4] . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . National Portrait Gallery. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . The London Gazette 26713. wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . The London Gazette 26713. wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . The London Gazette 26713. wikidata.org.
  21. [2] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . The London Gazette 26713. wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . The London Gazette 26713. wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . The London Gazette 26713. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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