Robert Hunter

Summary

Robert Hunter is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Edinburgh^[2]. He was born on January 1, 1664^[3]. He passed away in Jamaica^[4]. He died on 1734^[5]. He worked as a politician^[6], military officer^[7], and writer^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Robert Hunter's place of birth was Edinburgh^[2].
• Robert Hunter passed away in Jamaica^[4].
• Robert Hunter was born on January 1, 1664^[3].
• Robert Hunter was born on 1666^[10].
• Robert Hunter died on 1734^[5].
• Robert Hunter died on March 31, 1734^[11].
• Robert Hunter's father was James Hunter^[12].
• Robert Hunter's mother was Margaret Spalding^[13].
• Among Robert Hunter's spouses was Elizabeth Orby^[14].
• A child of Robert Hunter was Thomas Orby Hunter^[15].
• A child of Robert Hunter was Henrietta Hunter^[16].
• A child of Robert Hunter was Catherine Hunter^[17].
• A child of Robert Hunter was Charlotte Hunter^[18].
• Robert Hunter held citizenship in United States^[19].
• Robert Hunter worked as a politician^[6].
• Robert Hunter's professions included military officer^[7].
• Robert Hunter's professions included writer^[8].
• Robert Hunter held the position of Governor of Jamaica^[20].
• Robert Hunter held the position of Governor of New York and New Jersey^[21].
• Robert Hunter held the position of Colonial Governor of New York^[22].
• Robert Hunter received the Fellow of the Royal Society^[23].
• Robert Hunter was a member of Royal Society^[24].
• Robert Hunter is recorded as male^[25].
• Robert Hunter's instance of is recorded as human^[26].
• Robert Hunter's military branch is recorded as British Army^[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Robert Hunter was born in Edinburgh^[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1664^[3] and 1666^[10]. His father was James Hunter^[12]. His mother was Margaret Spalding^[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician^[6], military officer^[7], and writer^[8]. Positions held include Governor of Jamaica^[20], a position^[28], in Jamaica^[29]; Governor of New York and New Jersey^[21]; and Colonial Governor of New York^[22].

Recognition

Robert Hunter received the Fellow of the Royal Society^[23].

Personal Life

Robert Hunter was married to Elizabeth Orby^[14]. Children include Thomas Orby Hunter^[15], a politician^[30], 1716–1769^[31], of Kingdom of Great Britain^[32]; Henrietta Hunter^[16]; Catherine Hunter^[17]; and Charlotte Hunter^[18].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include 1734^[5] and March 31, 1734^[11]. Robert Hunter passed away in Jamaica^[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Robert Hunter include Hunterdon County^[33], a county of New Jersey^[34], in United States^[35], founded in 1714^[36].

Why It Matters

Robert Hunter ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[37] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[38]

Entities named for him include Hunterdon County^[33], a county of New Jersey^[34], in United States^[35], founded in 1714^[36].

FAQs

Where was Robert Hunter born?

Robert Hunter was born in Edinburgh^[2].

Where did Robert Hunter die?

Robert Hunter died in Jamaica^[4].

Who were Robert Hunter's parents?

Robert Hunter's father was James Hunter^[12]. Robert Hunter's mother was Margaret Spalding^[13].

Who was Robert Hunter married to?

Robert Hunter's spouses include Elizabeth Orby^[14].

What did Robert Hunter do for work?

Robert Hunter worked as politician^[6], military officer^[7], and writer^[8].

What awards did Robert Hunter receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[23].