Robert Ernest Cheesman

British explorer (1878–1962)
Person human Q7344108
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Robert Ernest Cheesman

Summary

Robert Ernest Cheesman is a human[1]. His place of birth was Ashford[2]. He was born on October 18, 1878[3]. He passed away in Royal Tunbridge Wells[4]. He died on February 13, 1962[5]. He worked as an explorer[6] and scientific collector[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Robert Ernest Cheesman was born in Ashford[2].
  • Robert Ernest Cheesman died in Royal Tunbridge Wells[4].
  • Robert Ernest Cheesman was born on October 18, 1878[3].
  • Robert Ernest Cheesman died on February 13, 1962[5].
  • Robert Ernest Cheesman held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • Robert Ernest Cheesman worked as an explorer[6].
  • Robert Ernest Cheesman worked as a scientific collector[7].
  • Robert Ernest Cheesman received the Patron’s Medal[10].
  • Robert Ernest Cheesman is recorded as male[11].
  • Robert Ernest Cheesman's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Robert Ernest Cheesman's given name is recorded as Robert[13].
  • Robert Ernest Cheesman's described by source is recorded as Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers[14].
  • Robert Ernest Cheesman's sibling is recorded as Evelyn Cheesman[15].
  • Robert Ernest Cheesman's collection items at is recorded as Natural History Museum[16].
  • Robert Ernest Cheesman's collection items at is recorded as National Museum of Natural History[17].

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Origins and Family

Robert Ernest Cheesman's place of birth was Ashford[2]. He was born on October 18, 1878[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6] and scientific collector[7].

Recognition

Robert Ernest Cheesman received the Patron’s Medal[10].

Death and Burial

Robert Ernest Cheesman died on February 13, 1962[5]. He died in Royal Tunbridge Wells[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Robert Ernest Cheesman include Cheesman's gerbil[18], a taxon[19].

Why It Matters

Robert Ernest Cheesman ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[8]

Entities named for him include Cheesman's gerbil[18], a taxon[19].

FAQs

Where was Robert Ernest Cheesman born?

Robert Ernest Cheesman's place of birth was Ashford[2].

Where did Robert Ernest Cheesman die?

Robert Ernest Cheesman died in Royal Tunbridge Wells[4].

What did Robert Ernest Cheesman do for work?

Robert Ernest Cheesman worked as explorer[6] and scientific collector[7].

What awards did Robert Ernest Cheesman receive?

Honors received include Patron’s Medal[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . Bionomia. wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . Gold Medal Recipients. wikidata.org.
  9. [3] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Bionomia. bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Bionomia. bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [18] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Place of death Royal Tunbridge Wells
    Sibling Evelyn Cheesman
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    Country of citizenship United Kingdom
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