Robert Gould Shaw II

American landowner and socialite (1872–1930)
Person human Q7344895
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Robert Gould Shaw II

Summary

Robert Gould Shaw II is a human[1]. Born in Beacon Hill[2], he… he was born on +1872-06-16T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Newton[4]. He died on +1930-03-29T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a socialite[6] and land owner[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Robert Gould Shaw II was born in Beacon Hill[2].
  • Robert Gould Shaw II died in Newton[4].
  • Robert Gould Shaw II was born on +1872-06-16T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Robert Gould Shaw II died on +1930-03-29T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Forest Hills Cemetery[9].
  • Robert Gould Shaw II's father was Quincy Adams Shaw[10].
  • Robert Gould Shaw II's mother was Pauline Agassiz Shaw[11].
  • Robert Gould Shaw II was married to Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor[12].
  • Among Robert Gould Shaw II's spouses was Mary Hannington[13].
  • A child of Robert Gould Shaw II was Robert Gould Shaw III[14].
  • A child of Robert Gould Shaw II was Louis Agassiz Shaw II[15].
  • Robert Gould Shaw II held citizenship in United States[16].
  • Robert Gould Shaw II's professions included socialite[6].
  • Robert Gould Shaw II's professions included land owner[7].
  • Robert Gould Shaw II received the Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame[17].
  • Robert Gould Shaw II's image is recorded as Robert Gould Shaw 2d, portrait.jpg[18].
  • Robert Gould Shaw II is recorded as male[19].
  • Robert Gould Shaw II's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Robert Gould Shaw II's signature is recorded as Robert Gould Shaw 2d signature.png[21].
  • Robert Gould Shaw II's Commons category is recorded as Robert Gould Shaw II[22].
  • Robert Gould Shaw II's Find a Grave memorial ID is recorded as 23098611[23].
  • Robert Gould Shaw II's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/0gy1ht3[24].
  • Robert Gould Shaw II's family name is recorded as Shaw[25].
  • Robert Gould Shaw II's given name is recorded as Robert[26].
  • Robert Gould Shaw II's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Beacon Hill[2], Robert Gould Shaw II… he was born on +1872-06-16T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Quincy Adams Shaw[10]. His mother was Pauline Agassiz Shaw[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include socialite[6] and land owner[7].

Recognition

Robert Gould Shaw II received the Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame[17].

Personal Life

Spouses include Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor[12], a politician[28], 1879–1964[29], of United Kingdom[30] and Mary Hannington[13]. Children include Robert Gould Shaw III[14], a socialite[31], 1898–1970[32], of United States[33] and Louis Agassiz Shaw II[15], a novelist[34], 1906–1987[35], of United States[36].

Death and Burial

Robert Gould Shaw II died on +1930-03-29T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Newton[4]. Burial took place at Forest Hills Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Robert Gould Shaw II ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Robert Gould Shaw II born?

Robert Gould Shaw II's place of birth was Beacon Hill[2].

Where did Robert Gould Shaw II die?

Robert Gould Shaw II passed away in Newton[4].

Who were Robert Gould Shaw II's parents?

Robert Gould Shaw II's father was Quincy Adams Shaw[10]. Robert Gould Shaw II's mother was Pauline Agassiz Shaw[11].

Who was Robert Gould Shaw II married to?

Robert Gould Shaw II's spouses include Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor[12] and Mary Hannington[13].

What did Robert Gould Shaw II do for work?

Robert Gould Shaw II worked as socialite[6] and land owner[7].

What awards did Robert Gould Shaw II receive?

Honors received include Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [18] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [19] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . 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
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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