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Robert Fortune

British botanist
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Robert Fortune

Summary

Robert Fortune is a human[1]. His place of birth was Berwickshire[2]. He was born on September 16, 1812[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on April 13, 1880[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], writer[7], botanical collector[8], and scientific collector[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (82 views/month, #7,219 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Robert Fortune was born in Berwickshire[2].
  • Robert Fortune died in London[4].
  • Robert Fortune was born on September 16, 1812[3].
  • Robert Fortune was born on September 16, 1813[11].
  • Robert Fortune died on April 13, 1880[5].
  • Robert Fortune is buried at Brompton Cemetery[12].
  • Robert Fortune held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Robert Fortune worked as a botanist[6].
  • Robert Fortune's professions included writer[7].
  • Robert Fortune worked as a botanical collector[8].
  • Robert Fortune worked as a scientific collector[9].
  • Robert Fortune is recorded as male[14].
  • Robert Fortune's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Robert Fortune's Commons category is recorded as Robert Fortune[16].
  • Robert Fortune's family name is recorded as Fortune[17].
  • Robert Fortune's given name is recorded as Robert[18].
  • Robert Fortune's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[19].
  • Robert Fortune's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[20].
  • Robert Fortune's described by source is recorded as Library of the World's Best Literature[21].
  • Robert Fortune's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[22].
  • Robert Fortune's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[23].
  • Robert Fortune's described by source is recorded as The American Cyclopædia[24].
  • Robert Fortune's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Robert Fortune's writing language is recorded as English[26].
  • Robert Fortune's collection items at is recorded as Botanic Garden and Botanical Museum Berlin[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Robert Fortune's place of birth was Berwickshire[2]. Recorded date of birth include September 16, 1812[3] and September 16, 1813[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], writer[7], botanical collector[8], and scientific collector[9].

Death and Burial

Robert Fortune died on April 13, 1880[5]. He died in London[4]. Burial took place at Brompton Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Robert Fortune ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (82 views/month, #7,219 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Robert Fortune born?

Born in Berwickshire[2], Robert Fortune…

Where did Robert Fortune die?

Robert Fortune passed away in London[4].

What did Robert Fortune do for work?

Robert Fortune worked as botanist[6], writer[7], botanical collector[8], and scientific collector[9].

Related Entities

London United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . International Plant Names Index. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] ↑ . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  8. [8] ↑ . Bionomia. Retrieved . bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [9] ↑ . Bionomia. wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. wikidata.org.
  14. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . Bionomia. Retrieved . herbarium.bgbm.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14397 → 1697
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  2. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → botanist, writer, botanical collector +1
    Described by source → Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Library of the World's Best Literature +3
    Sex or gender → male
    Given name → Robert
    + 13 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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