Robert Hay

Scottish traveller, antiquarian, and early Egyptologist
Person human Q3435363
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Robert Hay

Summary

Robert Hay is a human[1]. He was born in Duns Castle[2]. He was born on January 6, 1799[3]. He died in East Lothian[4]. He died on November 4, 1863[5]. He worked as an egyptologist[6], archaeologist[7], and traveler[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Robert Hay was born in Duns Castle[2].
  • Robert Hay passed away in East Lothian[4].
  • Robert Hay was born on January 6, 1799[3].
  • Robert Hay died on November 4, 1863[5].
  • Robert Hay's father was Robert Hay[10].
  • Robert Hay's mother was Janet Erskine[11].
  • Among Robert Hay's spouses was Kalitza Psaraki[12].
  • A child of Robert Hay was Kalitza Janet Erskine Christian Hay[13].
  • A child of Robert Hay was Robert James Alexander Hay[14].
  • A child of Robert Hay was James William Hay[15].
  • Robert Hay held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • Robert Hay worked as an egyptologist[6].
  • Robert Hay worked as an archaeologist[7].
  • Robert Hay worked as a traveler[8].
  • Robert Hay is recorded as male[17].
  • Robert Hay's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Robert Hay's Commons category is recorded as Robert Hay (Egyptologist)[19].
  • Robert Hay's given name is recorded as Robert[20].
  • Robert Hay's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[21].

Body

Origins and Family

Robert Hay was born in Duns Castle[2]. He was born on January 6, 1799[3]. His father was he[10]. His mother was Janet Erskine[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include egyptologist[6], archaeologist[7], and traveler[8].

Personal Life

Among Robert Hay's spouses was Kalitza Psaraki[12]. Children include Kalitza Janet Erskine Christian Hay[13], 1833–1914[22]; Robert James Alexander Hay[14], 1840–1928[23]; and James William Hay[15], 1841–1917[24].

Death and Burial

Robert Hay died on November 4, 1863[5]. He passed away in East Lothian[4].

Why It Matters

Robert Hay ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25]

FAQs

Where was Robert Hay born?

Born in Duns Castle[2], Robert Hay…

Where did Robert Hay die?

Robert Hay passed away in East Lothian[4].

Who were Robert Hay's parents?

Robert Hay's father was Robert Hay[10]. Robert Hay's mother was Janet Erskine[11].

Who was Robert Hay married to?

Robert Hay's spouses include Kalitza Psaraki[12].

What did Robert Hay do for work?

Robert Hay worked as egyptologist[6], archaeologist[7], and traveler[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Benezit Dictionary of Artists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation
    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900
    Occupation egyptologist, archaeologist, traveler
    Spouse Kalitza Psaraki
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