Robert Hunter

British military officer, governor of Virginia, New York, New Jersey, Jamaica
Person human Q15497969
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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]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[7]

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 died on 1734[5].
  • Robert Hunter died on March 31, 1734[8].
  • Robert Hunter's father was James Hunter[9].
  • Robert Hunter's mother was Margaret Spalding[10].
  • Among Robert Hunter's spouses was Elizabeth Orby[11].
  • A child of Robert Hunter was Thomas Orby Hunter[12].
  • A child of Robert Hunter was Henrietta Hunter[13].
  • A child of Robert Hunter was Catherine Hunter[14].
  • A child of Robert Hunter was Charlotte Hunter[15].
  • Robert Hunter held citizenship in United States[16].
  • Robert Hunter worked as a politician[6].
  • Robert Hunter held the position of Governor of Jamaica[17].
  • Robert Hunter held the position of Governor of New York and New Jersey[18].
  • Robert Hunter received the Fellow of the Royal Society[19].
  • Robert Hunter was a member of Royal Society[20].
  • Robert Hunter is recorded as male[21].
  • Robert Hunter's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Robert Hunter's military branch is recorded as British Army[23].
  • Robert Hunter's Commons category is recorded as Robert Hunter (governor)[24].
  • Robert Hunter's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[25].
  • Robert Hunter's family name is recorded as Hunter[26].
  • Robert Hunter's given name is recorded as Robert[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Robert Hunter was born in Edinburgh[2]. He was born on January 1, 1664[3]. His father was James Hunter[9]. His mother was Margaret Spalding[10].

Career and Affiliations

Robert Hunter worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include Governor of Jamaica[17], a position[28], in Jamaica[29] and Governor of New York and New Jersey[18].

Recognition

Robert Hunter received the Fellow of the Royal Society[19].

Personal Life

Among Robert Hunter's spouses was Elizabeth Orby[11]. Children include Thomas Orby Hunter[12], a politician[30], 1716–1769[31], of Kingdom of Great Britain[32]; Henrietta Hunter[13]; Catherine Hunter[14]; and Charlotte Hunter[15].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include 1734[5] and March 31, 1734[8]. Robert Hunter died 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 (35 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37]

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[9]. Robert Hunter's mother was Margaret Spalding[10].

Who was Robert Hunter married to?

Robert Hunter's spouses include Elizabeth Orby[11].

What did Robert Hunter do for work?

Robert Hunter worked as politician[6].

What awards did Robert Hunter receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [33] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Military branch British Army
    Sex or gender male
    Occupation politician
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