Robert John Kane

Irish chemist (1809-1890)
Person human Q743183
Robert John Kane
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Robert John Kane

Summary

Robert John Kane is a human[1]. His place of birth was Dublin[2]. He was born on September 24, 1809[3]. He passed away in Dublin[4]. He died on February 16, 1890[5]. He worked as a chemist[6], non-fiction writer[7], and physician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Dublin[2], Robert John Kane…
  • Robert John Kane passed away in Dublin[4].
  • Robert John Kane was born on September 24, 1809[3].
  • Robert John Kane died on February 16, 1890[5].
  • Among Robert John Kane's spouses was Katherine Sophia Baily[10].
  • A child of Robert John Kane was Robert Romney Kane[11].
  • A child of Robert John Kane was Henry Coey Kane[12].
  • Robert John Kane held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Robert John Kane worked as a chemist[6].
  • Robert John Kane worked as a non-fiction writer[7].
  • Robert John Kane's professions included physician[8].
  • Robert John Kane's education included a stint at Trinity College, Dublin[14].
  • Robert John Kane was educated at School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin[15].
  • Robert John Kane received the Fellow of the Royal Society[16].
  • Robert John Kane received the Royal Medal[17].
  • Robert John Kane received the Cunningham Medal[18].
  • Robert John Kane received the Knight Bachelor[19].
  • Robert John Kane was a member of Royal Society[20].
  • Robert John Kane is recorded as male[21].
  • Robert John Kane's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Robert John Kane's family name is recorded as Kane[23].
  • Robert John Kane's given name is recorded as Robert[24].
  • Robert John Kane's given name is recorded as John[25].
  • Robert John Kane's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[26].
  • Robert John Kane's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Dublin[2], Robert John Kane… he was born on September 24, 1809[3].

Education

Educated at Trinity College, Dublin[14], a collegiate university[28], in Ireland[29], founded in 1592[30], headquartered in Dublin[31] and School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin[15], a medical school[32], in Ireland[33], founded in 1711[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6], non-fiction writer[7], and physician[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[16], a fellowship award[35], in United Kingdom[36]; Royal Medal[17], a science award[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1826[39]; Cunningham Medal[18], a science award[40], in Ireland[41], founded in 1796[42]; and Knight Bachelor[19], a title of honor[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1300[45].

Personal Life

Among Robert John Kane's spouses was Katherine Sophia Baily[10]. Children include Robert Romney Kane[11], a barrister[46], 1842–1902[47], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[48] and Henry Coey Kane[12], a naval officer[49], 1843–1917[50], awarded the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[51].

Death and Burial

Robert John Kane died on February 16, 1890[5]. He passed away in Dublin[4].

Why It Matters

Robert John Kane ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

FAQs

Where was Robert John Kane born?

Robert John Kane's place of birth was Dublin[2].

Where did Robert John Kane die?

Robert John Kane passed away in Dublin[4].

Who was Robert John Kane married to?

Robert John Kane's spouses include Katherine Sophia Baily[10].

What did Robert John Kane do for work?

Robert John Kane worked as chemist[6], non-fiction writer[7], and physician[8].

Where did Robert John Kane go to school?

Robert John Kane was educated at Trinity College, Dublin[14] and School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin[15].

What awards did Robert John Kane receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[16], Royal Medal[17], Cunningham Medal[18], and Knight Bachelor[19].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  19. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [24] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  14. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  23. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [45] . 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. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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