Robert Kerr
Scottish scientific writer and translator (1757–1813)
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Summary
Robert Kerr was born on January 1, 1755[1], in Roxburghshire[2]. He died on October 11, 1813[3], in Edinburgh[4]. He worked as a linguist[5], historian[6], translator[7], zoologist[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (206 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: October 20, 1757[11]
- Place of burial: Greyfriars Kirkyard[12]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13]
- Occupation: surgeon[14], biologist[15], physician[16]
- Field of work: zoology[17]
- Educated at: University of Edinburgh[18]
- Notable work: A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels[19], The animal kingdom, or zoological system, of the celebrated Sir Charles Linnaeus. Class I. Mammalia[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Genre: essay[22]
- Commons category: Robert Kerr (author)[23]
- Family name: Kerr[24]
- Given name: Robert[25]
- Author citation (zoology): Kerr[26]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28]
- Writing language: English[29]
- P14397: 2678[30]
Why It Matters
Robert Kerr has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
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 a linguist[5], historian[6], translator[7], zoologist[8], and writer[9].
Where did Robert Kerr go to school?
Robert Kerr was educated at University of Edinburgh[18].