Robert Erskine

American cartographer
Person human Q2893044
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Robert Erskine

Summary

Robert Erskine is a human[1]. Born in Scotland[2], he… he was born on +1735-01-01T00:00:00Z[3]. He died on +1780-01-01T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as a cartographer[5], metallurgist[6], and surveyor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Scotland[2], Robert Erskine…
  • Robert Erskine was born on +1735-01-01T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Robert Erskine died on +1780-01-01T00:00:00Z[4].
  • Robert Erskine died on +1780-10-02T00:00:00Z[9].
  • Robert Erskine is buried at New Jersey[10].
  • Robert Erskine's father was Ralph Erskine[11].
  • Robert Erskine's professions included cartographer[5].
  • Robert Erskine worked as a metallurgist[6].
  • Robert Erskine worked as a surveyor[7].
  • Robert Erskine was employed by Continental Army[12].
  • Robert Erskine was educated at University of Edinburgh[13].
  • Robert Erskine received the Fellow of the Royal Society[14].
  • Robert Erskine was a member of Royal Society[15].
  • Robert Erskine is recorded as male[16].
  • Robert Erskine's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Robert Erskine's ISNI is recorded as 0000000037253467[18].
  • Robert Erskine's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 6363145[19].
  • Robert Erskine's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as n85106180[20].
  • The cause of death was pneumonia[21].
  • Robert Erskine's Find a Grave memorial ID is recorded as 7253314[22].
  • Robert Erskine's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/05p8cg[23].
  • Robert Erskine's Open Library ID is recorded as OL5185091A[24].
  • Robert Erskine's family name is recorded as Erskine[25].
  • Robert Erskine's given name is recorded as Robert[26].
  • Robert Erskine's Nationale Thesaurus voor Auteursnamen ID is recorded as 070468672[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Robert Erskine's place of birth was Scotland[2]. He was born on +1735-01-01T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Ralph Erskine[11].

Education

Robert Erskine was educated at University of Edinburgh[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cartographer[5], metallurgist[6], and surveyor[7]. Robert Erskine was employed by Continental Army[12].

Recognition

Robert Erskine received the Fellow of the Royal Society[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1780-01-01T00:00:00Z[4] and +1780-10-02T00:00:00Z[9]. The cause of death was pneumonia[21]. Robert Erskine is buried at New Jersey[10].

Why It Matters

Robert Erskine ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Robert Erskine born?

Born in Scotland[2], Robert Erskine…

Who were Robert Erskine's parents?

Robert Erskine's father was Ralph Erskine[11].

What did Robert Erskine do for work?

Robert Erskine worked as cartographer[5], metallurgist[6], and surveyor[7].

Where did Robert Erskine go to school?

Robert Erskine was educated at University of Edinburgh[13].

What awards did Robert Erskine receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  4. [17] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . Faceted Application of Subject Terminology. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [4] . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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