Robert Hope-Jones

British organ inventor (1859–1914)
Person human Q2157616
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Robert Hope-Jones

Summary

Robert Hope-Jones is a human[1]. Born in Hooton[2], he… he was born on February 9, 1859[3]. He died in Rochester[4]. He died on September 13, 1914[5]. He worked as an organ builder[6] and musical instrument maker[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Robert Hope-Jones was born in Hooton[2].
  • Robert Hope-Jones died in Rochester[4].
  • Robert Hope-Jones was born on February 9, 1859[3].
  • Robert Hope-Jones died on September 13, 1914[5].
  • Robert Hope-Jones held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
  • Robert Hope-Jones worked as an organ builder[6].
  • Robert Hope-Jones worked as a musical instrument maker[7].
  • Robert Hope-Jones was educated at Birkenhead School[10].
  • Robert Hope-Jones is recorded as male[11].
  • Robert Hope-Jones's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Robert Hope-Jones's Commons category is recorded as Robert Hope-Jones[13].
  • The cause of death was hanging to death[14].
  • Robert Hope-Jones's given name is recorded as Robert[15].
  • Robert Hope-Jones's manner of death is recorded as suicide[16].
  • Robert Hope-Jones's Commons Creator page is recorded as Robert Hope-Jones[17].
  • Robert Hope-Jones's sibling is recorded as Frank Hope-Jones[18].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Hooton[2], Robert Hope-Jones… he was born on February 9, 1859[3].

Education

Robert Hope-Jones was educated at Birkenhead School[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include organ builder[6] and musical instrument maker[7].

Death and Burial

Robert Hope-Jones died on September 13, 1914[5]. He died in Rochester[4]. The cause of death was hanging to death[14].

Why It Matters

Robert Hope-Jones ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[8]

He is credited with the discovery of theatre organ[19].

FAQs

Where was Robert Hope-Jones born?

Robert Hope-Jones was born in Hooton[2].

Where did Robert Hope-Jones die?

Robert Hope-Jones died in Rochester[4].

What did Robert Hope-Jones do for work?

Robert Hope-Jones worked as organ builder[6] and musical instrument maker[7].

Where did Robert Hope-Jones go to school?

Robert Hope-Jones was educated at Birkenhead School[10].

What did Robert Hope-Jones discover?

Robert Hope-Jones is credited as discoverer of theatre organ[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . colinpykett.org.uk. colinpykett.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [19] . 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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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Hooton
    Citizenship
    Educated at Birkenhead School
    Occupation organ builder, musical instrument maker
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