Robert Kerr

Summary

Robert Kerr is a human^[1]. He was born in Roxburghshire^[2]. He was born on January 1, 1755^[3]. He died in Edinburgh^[4]. He died on October 11, 1813^[5]. He worked as a linguist^[6], historian^[7], translator^[8], zoologist^[9], and writer^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Robert Kerr's place of birth was Roxburghshire^[2].
• Robert Kerr died in Edinburgh^[4].
• Robert Kerr was born on January 1, 1755^[3].
• Robert Kerr was born on October 20, 1757^[12].
• Robert Kerr died on October 11, 1813^[5].
• Burial took place at Greyfriars Kirkyard^[13].
• Robert Kerr held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[14].
• Robert Kerr's professions included linguist^[6].
• Robert Kerr's professions included historian^[7].
• Robert Kerr worked as a translator^[8].
• Robert Kerr worked as a zoologist^[9].
• Robert Kerr worked as a writer^[10].
• Robert Kerr worked as a surgeon^[15].
• Robert Kerr's field of work was zoology^[16].
• Robert Kerr's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh^[17].
• A notable work attributed to Robert Kerr is A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels^[18].
• A notable work attributed to Robert Kerr is The animal kingdom, or zoological system, of the celebrated Sir Charles Linnaeus. Class I. Mammalia^[19].
• Robert Kerr is recorded as male^[20].
• Robert Kerr's instance of is recorded as human^[21].
• Robert Kerr's genre is essay^[22].
• Robert Kerr's Commons category is recorded as Robert Kerr (author)^[23].
• Robert Kerr's family name is recorded as Kerr^[24].
• Robert Kerr's given name is recorded as Robert^[25].
• Robert Kerr's author citation is recorded as Kerr^[26].
• Robert Kerr's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Roxburghshire^[2], Robert Kerr… Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1755^[3] and October 20, 1757^[12].

Education

Robert Kerr was educated at University of Edinburgh^[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist^[6], historian^[7], translator^[8], zoologist^[9], writer^[10], and surgeon^[15]. Robert Kerr's field of work was zoology^[16].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels^[18], a literary work^[28] and The animal kingdom, or zoological system, of the celebrated Sir Charles Linnaeus. Class I. Mammalia^[19], a version, edition or translation^[29].

Death and Burial

Robert Kerr died on October 11, 1813^[5]. He died in Edinburgh^[4]. Burial took place at Greyfriars Kirkyard^[13].

Why It Matters

Robert Kerr ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[30] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[31]

FAQs

Where was Robert Kerr born?

Robert Kerr was born in Roxburghshire^[2].

Where did Robert Kerr die?

Robert Kerr passed away in Edinburgh^[4].

What did Robert Kerr do for work?

Robert Kerr worked as linguist^[6], historian^[7], translator^[8], zoologist^[9], and writer^[10].

Where did Robert Kerr go to school?

Robert Kerr was educated at University of Edinburgh^[17].