Robert Hotung

Summary

Robert Hotung is a human^[1]. He was born in Hong Kong Island^[2]. He was born on December 22, 1862^[3]. He passed away in Hong Kong^[4]. He died on April 26, 1956^[5]. He worked as a justice of the peace^[6] and politician^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,218 views/month, #6,428 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Born in Hong Kong Island^[2], Robert Hotung…
• Robert Hotung died in Hong Kong^[4].
• Robert Hotung was born on December 22, 1862^[3].
• Robert Hotung was born on 1862^[9].
• Robert Hotung died on April 26, 1956^[5].
• Burial took place at Hong Kong Cemetery^[10].
• Robert Hotung's father was Charles Henri Maurice Bosman^[11].
• Robert Hotung's mother was Madame Si^[12].
• Among Robert Hotung's spouses was Clara Cheung^[13].
• A child of Robert Hotung was Irene Cheng^[14].
• A child of Robert Hotung was Ho Shai Lai^[15].
• A child of Robert Hotung was George Ho^[16].
• A child of Robert Hotung was Edward Ho^[17].
• A child of Robert Hotung was Henry Ho^[18].
• A child of Robert Hotung was Q132179390^[19].
• Robert Hotung's professions included justice of the peace^[6].
• Robert Hotung's professions included politician^[7].
• Robert Hotung held the position of justice of the peace^[20].
• Robert Hotung's education included a stint at Queen's College^[21].
• Robert Hotung received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[22].
• Robert Hotung received the honorary doctor of the University of Hong Kong^[23].
• Robert Hotung received the Knight Bachelor^[24].
• Robert Hotung is recorded as male^[25].
• Robert Hotung's instance of is recorded as human^[26].
• Robert Hotung is part of Ho family^[27].

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Origins and Family

Robert Hotung was born in Hong Kong Island^[2]. Recorded date of birth include December 22, 1862^[3] and 1862^[9]. His father was Charles Henri Maurice Bosman^[11]. His mother was Madame Si^[12].

Education

Robert Hotung's education included a stint at Queen's College^[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include justice of the peace^[6] and politician^[7]. Robert Hotung held the position of justice of the peace^[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[22], a grade of an order^[28], in United Kingdom^[29]; honorary doctor of the University of Hong Kong^[23], an award^[30], in People's Republic of China^[31]; and Knight Bachelor^[24], a title of honor^[32], in United Kingdom^[33], founded in 1300^[34].

Personal Life

Among Robert Hotung's spouses was Clara Cheung^[13]. Children include Irene Cheng^[14], 1904–2007^[35], of British Hong Kong^[36]; Ho Shai Lai^[15], a politician^[37], 1906–1998^[38], of Taiwan^[39]; George Ho^[16], a justice of the peace^[40], 1919–2014^[41], of United States^[42], awarded the Gold Bauhinia Star^[43]; Edward Ho^[17]; Henry Ho^[18]; and Q132179390^[19].

Death and Burial

Robert Hotung died on April 26, 1956^[5]. He passed away in Hong Kong^[4]. He is buried at Hong Kong Cemetery^[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Robert Hotung include Ho Tung Gardens^[44], a villa^[45], in People's Republic of China^[46], founded in 1937^[47] and Sir Robert Ho Tung Library^[48], a public library^[49], in People's Republic of China^[50], founded in 1958^[51].

Why It Matters

Robert Hotung ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,218 views/month, #6,428 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[52] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[53]

Entities named for him include Ho Tung Gardens^[44], a villa^[45], in People's Republic of China^[46], founded in 1937^[47] and Sir Robert Ho Tung Library^[48], a public library^[49], in People's Republic of China^[50], founded in 1958^[51].

FAQs

Where was Robert Hotung born?

Robert Hotung's place of birth was Hong Kong Island^[2].

Where did Robert Hotung die?

Robert Hotung passed away in Hong Kong^[4].

Who were Robert Hotung's parents?

Robert Hotung's father was Charles Henri Maurice Bosman^[11]. Robert Hotung's mother was Madame Si^[12].

Who was Robert Hotung married to?

Robert Hotung's spouses include Clara Cheung^[13].

What did Robert Hotung do for work?

Robert Hotung worked as justice of the peace^[6] and politician^[7].

Where did Robert Hotung go to school?

Robert Hotung was educated at Queen's College^[21].

What awards did Robert Hotung receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[22], honorary doctor of the University of Hong Kong^[23], and Knight Bachelor^[24].