Robert Fergusson

Scottish poet and writer (1750-1774)
Person human Q981990
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Robert Fergusson

Summary

Robert Fergusson is a human[1]. Born in Edinburgh[2], he… he was born on September 5, 1750[3]. He passed away in Edinburgh[4]. He died on October 16, 1774[5]. He worked as a poet[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (100 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Robert Fergusson's place of birth was Edinburgh[2].
  • Robert Fergusson died in Edinburgh[4].
  • Robert Fergusson was born on September 5, 1750[3].
  • Robert Fergusson was born on 1750[9].
  • Robert Fergusson died on October 16, 1774[5].
  • Robert Fergusson died on 1774[10].
  • Burial took place at Canongate Kirkyard[11].
  • Robert Fergusson held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[12].
  • Robert Fergusson's professions included poet[6].
  • Robert Fergusson's professions included writer[7].
  • Robert Fergusson was educated at University of St Andrews[13].
  • Robert Fergusson was educated at Royal High School[14].
  • Robert Fergusson was a member of Edinburgh Cape Club[15].
  • Robert Fergusson is recorded as male[16].
  • Robert Fergusson's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Robert Fergusson's Commons category is recorded as Robert Fergusson[18].
  • Robert Fergusson's family name is recorded as Fergusson[19].
  • Robert Fergusson's given name is recorded as Robert[20].
  • Robert Fergusson's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[21].
  • Robert Fergusson's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[22].
  • Robert Fergusson's described by source is recorded as Library of the World's Best Literature[23].
  • Robert Fergusson's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[24].
  • Robert Fergusson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Scots[25].
  • Robert Fergusson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Robert Fergusson's writing language is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Robert Fergusson was born in Edinburgh[2]. Recorded date of birth include September 5, 1750[3] and 1750[9].

Education

Educated at University of St Andrews[13], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1413[30], headquartered in Fife[31] and Royal High School[14], a high school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1128[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6] and writer[7].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 16, 1774[5] and 1774[10]. Robert Fergusson died in Edinburgh[4]. Burial took place at Canongate Kirkyard[11].

Why It Matters

Robert Fergusson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (100 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Robert Fergusson born?

Born in Edinburgh[2], Robert Fergusson…

Where did Robert Fergusson die?

Robert Fergusson died in Edinburgh[4].

What did Robert Fergusson do for work?

Robert Fergusson worked as poet[6] and writer[7].

Where did Robert Fergusson go to school?

Robert Fergusson was educated at University of St Andrews[13] and Royal High School[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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