Robert Gordon of Straloch

Scottish cartographer, poet and mathematician (1580–1661)
Person human Q7344875
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Robert Gordon of Straloch

Summary

Robert Gordon of Straloch is a human[1]. He was born on September 14, 1580[2]. He died on August 18, 1661[3]. He worked as an explorer[4], cartographer[5], geographer[6], mathematician[7], and poet[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Robert Gordon of Straloch was born on September 14, 1580[2].
  • Robert Gordon of Straloch was born on September 14, 1580[10].
  • Robert Gordon of Straloch died on August 18, 1661[3].
  • Robert Gordon of Straloch's father was John Gordon, 4th of Pitlurg[11].
  • Robert Gordon of Straloch's mother was Isabel Forbes[12].
  • Among Robert Gordon of Straloch's spouses was Katherine Irvine[13].
  • A child of Robert Gordon of Straloch was James Gordon[14].
  • A child of Robert Gordon of Straloch was Robert Gordon, 6th of Pitlurg[15].
  • A child of Robert Gordon of Straloch was Margaret Gordon[16].
  • Robert Gordon of Straloch's professions included explorer[4].
  • Robert Gordon of Straloch worked as a cartographer[5].
  • Robert Gordon of Straloch's professions included geographer[6].
  • Robert Gordon of Straloch worked as a mathematician[7].
  • Robert Gordon of Straloch's professions included poet[8].
  • Robert Gordon of Straloch's education included a stint at University of Paris[17].
  • Robert Gordon of Straloch's education included a stint at University of Aberdeen[18].
  • Robert Gordon of Straloch is recorded as male[19].
  • Robert Gordon of Straloch's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Robert Gordon of Straloch's Commons category is recorded as Robert Gordon of Straloch[21].
  • Robert Gordon of Straloch's family name is recorded as Gordon[22].
  • Robert Gordon of Straloch's given name is recorded as Robert[23].
  • Robert Gordon of Straloch's floruit is recorded as 1662[24].
  • Robert Gordon of Straloch's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[25].
  • Robert Gordon of Straloch's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Robert Gordon of Straloch's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as Scheepvaartmuseum Wikidataproject[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded date of birth include September 14, 1580[2]. Robert Gordon of Straloch's father was John Gordon, 4th of Pitlurg[11]. His mother was Isabel Forbes[12].

Education

Educated at University of Paris[17], a former entity[28], in France[29], founded in 1150[30], headquartered in Paris[31] and University of Aberdeen[18], a public research university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1495[34], headquartered in Aberdeen[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[4], cartographer[5], geographer[6], mathematician[7], and poet[8].

Personal Life

Robert Gordon of Straloch was married to Katherine Irvine[13]. Children include James Gordon[14], a historian[36], 1617–1686[37], of Kingdom of Scotland[38]; Robert Gordon, 6th of Pitlurg[15], 1609–1681[39]; and Margaret Gordon[16], b. 1627[40].

Death and Burial

Robert Gordon of Straloch died on August 18, 1661[3].

Why It Matters

Robert Gordon of Straloch ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Who were Robert Gordon of Straloch's parents?

Robert Gordon of Straloch's father was John Gordon, 4th of Pitlurg[11]. Robert Gordon of Straloch's mother was Isabel Forbes[12].

Who was Robert Gordon of Straloch married to?

Robert Gordon of Straloch's spouses include Katherine Irvine[13].

What did Robert Gordon of Straloch do for work?

Robert Gordon of Straloch worked as explorer[4], cartographer[5], geographer[6], mathematician[7], and poet[8].

Where did Robert Gordon of Straloch go to school?

Robert Gordon of Straloch was educated at University of Paris[17] and University of Aberdeen[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [4] . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . Q132230989. Retrieved . n2t.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [2] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Q132230989. Retrieved . n2t.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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