Robert Fitzroy

Summary

Robert Fitzroy is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Ampton Hall^[2]. He was born on July 5, 1805^[3]. He passed away in London^[4]. He died on April 30, 1865^[5]. He worked as an explorer^[6], politician^[7], meteorologist^[8], and naval officer^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (355 views/month, #7,052 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Robert Fitzroy was born in Ampton Hall^[2].
• Robert Fitzroy passed away in London^[4].
• Robert Fitzroy was born on July 5, 1805^[3].
• Robert Fitzroy was born on 1805^[11].
• Robert Fitzroy died on April 30, 1865^[5].
• Robert Fitzroy died on 1865^[12].
• Burial took place at London^[13].
• Robert Fitzroy's father was Lord Charles FitzRoy^[14].
• Robert Fitzroy's mother was Frances Stewart^[15].
• Robert Fitzroy was married to Mary Henrietta O’Brien^[16].
• Among Robert Fitzroy's spouses was Maria Isabella Smyth^[17].
• A child of Robert Fitzroy was Robert O’Brien FitzRoy^[18].
• A child of Robert Fitzroy was Laura Maria Elizabeth Fitzroy^[19].
• Robert Fitzroy held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[20].
• Robert Fitzroy held citizenship in United Kingdom^[21].
• Robert Fitzroy worked as an explorer^[6].
• Robert Fitzroy's professions included politician^[7].
• Robert Fitzroy worked as a meteorologist^[8].
• Robert Fitzroy worked as a naval officer^[9].
• Robert Fitzroy's field of work was geography^[22].
• Robert Fitzroy held the position of Governor-General of New Zealand^[23].
• Robert Fitzroy held the position of member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom^[24].
• A notable work attributed to Robert Fitzroy is weather forecasting^[25].
• Robert Fitzroy received the Fellow of the Royal Society^[26].
• Robert Fitzroy received the Founder’s Medal^[27].

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Origins and Family

Robert Fitzroy was born in Ampton Hall^[2]. Recorded date of birth include July 5, 1805^[3] and 1805^[11]. His father was Lord Charles FitzRoy^[14]. His mother was Frances Stewart^[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer^[6], politician^[7], meteorologist^[8], and naval officer^[9]. Robert Fitzroy's field of work was geography^[22]. Positions held include Governor-General of New Zealand^[23], a position^[28], in New Zealand^[29], founded in 1841^[30] and member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom^[24], a position^[31], in United Kingdom^[32], founded in 1841^[33].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Robert Fitzroy is weather forecasting^[25]. Things named for him include Mount Fitz Roy^[34], a mountain^[35], in Chile^[36]; storm glass^[37]; Fitzroy Point^[38], a headland^[39]; and 8330 Fitzroy^[40], an asteroid^[41].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[26], a fellowship award^[42], in United Kingdom^[43] and Founder’s Medal^[27], a science award^[44], in United Kingdom^[45], founded in 1831^[46].

Personal Life

Spouses include Mary Henrietta O’Brien^[16], 1812–1852^[47] and Maria Isabella Smyth^[17], 1819–1889^[48]. Children include Robert O’Brien FitzRoy^[18], a naval officer^[49], 1839–1896^[50], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[51], awarded the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath^[52] and Laura Maria Elizabeth Fitzroy^[19], 1858–1943^[53]. Robert Fitzroy was affiliated with the Conservative Party^[54].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 30, 1865^[5] and 1865^[12]. Robert Fitzroy passed away in London^[4]. He is buried at London^[13].

Why It Matters

Robert Fitzroy ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (355 views/month, #7,052 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[55] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[56]

He is credited with the discovery of storm glass^[57]. Entities named for him include Mount Fitz Roy^[34], a mountain^[35], in Chile^[36]; storm glass^[37]; Fitzroy Point^[38], a headland^[39]; and 8330 Fitzroy^[40], an asteroid^[41].

FAQs

Where was Robert Fitzroy born?

Born in Ampton Hall^[2], Robert Fitzroy…

Where did Robert Fitzroy die?

Robert Fitzroy passed away in London^[4].

Who were Robert Fitzroy's parents?

Robert Fitzroy's father was Lord Charles FitzRoy^[14]. Robert Fitzroy's mother was Frances Stewart^[15].

Who was Robert Fitzroy married to?

Robert Fitzroy's spouses include Mary Henrietta O’Brien^[16] and Maria Isabella Smyth^[17].

What did Robert Fitzroy do for work?

Robert Fitzroy worked as explorer^[6], politician^[7], meteorologist^[8], and naval officer^[9].

What awards did Robert Fitzroy receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[26] and Founder’s Medal^[27].

What did Robert Fitzroy discover?

Robert Fitzroy is credited as discoverer of storm glass^[57].