Robert Gillies

New Zealand politician (1835–1886)
Person human Q7344781
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Robert Gillies

Summary

Robert Gillies is a human[1]. He was born in Rothesay[2]. He was born on January 1, 1835[3]. He died in Dunedin[4]. He died on June 15, 1886[5]. He worked as a politician[6], surveyor[7], and businessperson[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Robert Gillies's place of birth was Rothesay[2].
  • Robert Gillies died in Dunedin[4].
  • Robert Gillies was born on January 1, 1835[3].
  • Robert Gillies died on June 15, 1886[5].
  • Robert Gillies is buried at Dunedin Northern Cemetery[10].
  • Robert Gillies's father was John Gillies[11].
  • Robert Gillies held citizenship in New Zealand[12].
  • Robert Gillies's professions included politician[6].
  • Robert Gillies's professions included surveyor[7].
  • Robert Gillies worked as a businessperson[8].
  • Robert Gillies held the position of Member of the New Zealand Parliament[13].
  • Robert Gillies was a member of Royal Society Te Apārangi[14].
  • Robert Gillies is recorded as male[15].
  • Robert Gillies's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Robert Gillies's archives at is recorded as Archives New Zealand[17].
  • Robert Gillies's family name is recorded as Gillies[18].
  • Robert Gillies's given name is recorded as Robert[19].
  • Robert Gillies's described by source is recorded as The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand[20].
  • Robert Gillies's sibling is recorded as John Lillie Gillies[21].
  • Robert Gillies's sibling is recorded as Thomas Gillies[22].
  • Robert Gillies's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Robert Gillies's place of birth was Rothesay[2]. He was born on January 1, 1835[3]. His father was John Gillies[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], surveyor[7], and businessperson[8]. Robert Gillies held the position of Member of the New Zealand Parliament[13].

Death and Burial

Robert Gillies died on June 15, 1886[5]. He passed away in Dunedin[4]. Burial took place at Dunedin Northern Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Robert Gillies ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Robert Gillies born?

Robert Gillies's place of birth was Rothesay[2].

Where did Robert Gillies die?

Robert Gillies passed away in Dunedin[4].

Who were Robert Gillies's parents?

Robert Gillies's father was John Gillies[11].

What did Robert Gillies do for work?

Robert Gillies worked as politician[6], surveyor[7], and businessperson[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . cemeteries.org.nz. Retrieved . cemeteries.org.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz. Retrieved . ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand. wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . cemeteries.org.nz. Retrieved . cemeteries.org.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . cemeteries.org.nz. Retrieved . cemeteries.org.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . cemeteries.org.nz. Retrieved . cemeteries.org.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . archway.archives.govt.nz. Retrieved . archway.archives.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . cemeteries.org.nz. Retrieved . cemeteries.org.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. Retrieved . paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand. wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 23d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Robert
    Alexander turnbull library id 113133
    Family name Gillies
    Sibling John Lillie Gillies, Thomas Gillies
    + 24 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P14397]]: 8858, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/258229|batch #258229]]"
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