Robert Kirk

Scottish folklorist, Bible translator, Gaelic scholar (1644-1692)
Person human Q3435583
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Robert Kirk

Summary

Robert Kirk is a human[1]. He was born in Aberfoyle[2]. He was born on +1644-12-09T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Aberfoyle[4]. He died on +1692-05-14T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a Christian minister[6], translator[7], and folklorist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (136 views/month, #7,189 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Robert Kirk's place of birth was Aberfoyle[2].
  • Robert Kirk died in Aberfoyle[4].
  • Robert Kirk was born on +1644-12-09T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Robert Kirk died on +1692-05-14T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Robert Kirk held citizenship in Scotland[10].
  • Robert Kirk's professions included Christian minister[6].
  • Robert Kirk worked as a translator[7].
  • Robert Kirk worked as a folklorist[8].
  • Robert Kirk's field of work was Bible translation[11].
  • Robert Kirk's field of work was fairyology[12].
  • Robert Kirk held the position of Christian minister[13].
  • Robert Kirk held the position of Christian minister[14].
  • Robert Kirk's education included a stint at University of St Andrews[15].
  • Robert Kirk's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Robert Kirk is The Secret Commonwealth[17].
  • Robert Kirk's religion is recorded as Presbyterianism[18].
  • Robert Kirk is recorded as male[19].
  • Robert Kirk's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Robert Kirk's Commons category is recorded as Robert Kirk (folklorist)[21].
  • Robert Kirk's family name is recorded as Kikr[22].
  • Robert Kirk's given name is recorded as Robert[23].
  • Robert Kirk's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[24].
  • Robert Kirk's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Robert Kirk's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Scottish Gaelic[26].
  • Robert Kirk's number of children is recorded as {'amount': '+2'}[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Robert Kirk was born in Aberfoyle[2]. He was born on +1644-12-09T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at University of St Andrews[15], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1413[30], headquartered in Fife[31] and University of Edinburgh[16], a public university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1583[34], headquartered in Edinburgh[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Christian minister[6], translator[7], and folklorist[8]. Fields of work include Bible translation[11], a literary genre[36] and fairyology[12], an academic discipline[37]. Positions held include Christian minister[13], a Christian religious occupation[38].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Robert Kirk is The Secret Commonwealth[17].

Personal Life

Robert Kirk's religion is recorded as Presbyterianism[18].

Death and Burial

Robert Kirk died on +1692-05-14T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Aberfoyle[4].

Why It Matters

Robert Kirk ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (136 views/month, #7,189 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39]

FAQs

Where was Robert Kirk born?

Born in Aberfoyle[2], Robert Kirk…

Where did Robert Kirk die?

Robert Kirk died in Aberfoyle[4].

What did Robert Kirk do for work?

Robert Kirk worked as Christian minister[6], translator[7], and folklorist[8].

Where did Robert Kirk go to school?

Robert Kirk was educated at University of St Andrews[15] and University of Edinburgh[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . archives.collections.ed.ac.uk. Retrieved . archives.collections.ed.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [17] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . 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. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Robert
    Instance of human
    Position held Christian minister, Christian minister
    Notable work The Secret Commonwealth
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