Robert Grant

British lawyer and politician (1779–1838)
Person human Q2157350
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Robert Grant

Summary

Robert Grant is a human[1]. His place of birth was Bengal[2]. He was born on January 1, 1779[3]. He died on July 9, 1838[4]. He worked as a politician[5], writer[6], poet[7], and hymnwriter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (48 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Bengal[2], Robert Grant…
  • Robert Grant was born on January 1, 1779[3].
  • Robert Grant died on July 9, 1838[4].
  • Robert Grant is buried at Poonah[10].
  • Robert Grant's father was Charles Grant[11].
  • Robert Grant's mother was Jane Fraser[12].
  • Among Robert Grant's spouses was Margaret Davidson[13].
  • A child of Robert Grant was Charles Grant[14].
  • A child of Robert Grant was Robert Grant[15].
  • A child of Robert Grant was Sibylla Sophia Grant[16].
  • A child of Robert Grant was Constance Charemelle Grant[17].
  • Robert Grant held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • Robert Grant held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[19].
  • Robert Grant worked as a politician[5].
  • Robert Grant worked as a writer[6].
  • Robert Grant worked as a poet[7].
  • Robert Grant worked as a hymnwriter[8].
  • Robert Grant held the position of member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Robert Grant held the position of Governor of Bombay[21].
  • Robert Grant held the position of member of the 10th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22].
  • Robert Grant held the position of member of the 6th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23].
  • Robert Grant held the position of member of the 8th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24].
  • Robert Grant held the position of member of the 9th Parliament of the United Kingdom[25].
  • Robert Grant's education included a stint at Magdalene College[26].
  • Robert Grant received the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Order of the Welfs[27].

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Origins and Family

Robert Grant was born in Bengal[2]. He was born on January 1, 1779[3]. His father was Charles Grant[11]. His mother was Jane Fraser[12].

Education

Robert Grant's education included a stint at Magdalene College[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5], writer[6], poet[7], and hymnwriter[8]. Positions held include member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1832[30]; Governor of Bombay[21], a position[31], in India[32]; member of the 10th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1831[35]; member of the 6th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1818[38]; member of the 8th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1826[41]; and member of the 9th Parliament of the United Kingdom[25], a position[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1830[44].

Recognition

Robert Grant received the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Order of the Welfs[27].

Personal Life

Robert Grant was married to Margaret Davidson[13]. Children include Charles Grant[14], 1836–1903[45]; he[15], a military personnel[46], 1837–1904[47]; Sibylla Sophia Grant[16]; and Constance Charemelle Grant[17].

Death and Burial

Robert Grant died on July 9, 1838[4]. He is buried at Poonah[10].

Why It Matters

Robert Grant ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (48 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Robert Grant born?

Robert Grant was born in Bengal[2].

Who were Robert Grant's parents?

Robert Grant's father was Charles Grant[11]. Robert Grant's mother was Jane Fraser[12].

Who was Robert Grant married to?

Robert Grant's spouses include Margaret Davidson[13].

What did Robert Grant do for work?

Robert Grant worked as politician[5], writer[6], poet[7], and hymnwriter[8].

Where did Robert Grant go to school?

Robert Grant was educated at Magdalene College[26].

What awards did Robert Grant receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Order of the Welfs[27].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Hymnal Companion to Sound the Bamboo: Asian Hymns in Their Cultural and Liturgical Contexts. wikidata.org.
  2. [11] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . The History of Parliament. britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk. britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [22] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  10. [23] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  11. [24] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  12. [25] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [26] . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [6] . wikidata.org.
  20. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [8] . Hymnal Companion to Sound the Bamboo: Asian Hymns in Their Cultural and Liturgical Contexts. wikidata.org.
  22. [10] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [4] . Retrieved . 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
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . 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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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, writer, poet +1
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32080|batch #32080]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (22)"
  2. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Writing language English
    Spouse Margaret Davidson
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Sex or gender male
    + 27 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30846|batch #30846]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (4)"
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