Robert Latham Owen

American politician (1856-1947)
Person human Q456154
Robert Latham Owen
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Robert Latham Owen

Summary

Robert Latham Owen is a human[1]. He was born in Lynchburg[2]. He was born on February 2, 1856[3]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on July 19, 1947[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (196 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Lynchburg[2], Robert Latham Owen…
  • Robert Latham Owen passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Robert Latham Owen was born on February 2, 1856[3].
  • Robert Latham Owen died on July 19, 1947[5].
  • Burial took place at Spring Hill Cemetery[9].
  • Robert Latham Owen's father was Robert L. Owen Sr.[10].
  • Robert Latham Owen's mother was Narcissa Chisholm Owen[11].
  • Robert Latham Owen held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Robert Latham Owen held citizenship in Cherokee Nation[13].
  • Robert Latham Owen's professions included politician[6].
  • Robert Latham Owen's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Robert Latham Owen held the position of United States senator[14].
  • Robert Latham Owen held the position of United States senator[15].
  • Robert Latham Owen held the position of United States senator[16].
  • Robert Latham Owen held the position of United States senator[17].
  • Robert Latham Owen held the position of United States senator[18].
  • Robert Latham Owen held the position of United States senator[19].
  • Robert Latham Owen was educated at Washington and Lee University[20].
  • Robert Latham Owen is recorded as male[21].
  • Robert Latham Owen's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Robert Latham Owen was affiliated with the Democratic Party[23].
  • Robert Latham Owen's Commons category is recorded as Robert Latham Owen[24].
  • Robert Latham Owen's family name is recorded as Owen[25].
  • Robert Latham Owen's given name is recorded as Robert[26].
  • Robert Latham Owen's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[27].

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Origins and Family

Robert Latham Owen's place of birth was Lynchburg[2]. He was born on February 2, 1856[3]. His father was Robert L. Owen Sr.[10]. His mother was Narcissa Chisholm Owen[11].

Education

Robert Latham Owen's education included a stint at Washington and Lee University[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include United States senator[14], a position[28], in United States[29].

Personal Life

Robert Latham Owen was affiliated with the Democratic Party[23].

Death and Burial

Robert Latham Owen died on July 19, 1947[5]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. Burial took place at Spring Hill Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Robert Latham Owen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (196 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Robert Latham Owen born?

Robert Latham Owen was born in Lynchburg[2].

Where did Robert Latham Owen die?

Robert Latham Owen died in Washington, D.C.[4].

Who were Robert Latham Owen's parents?

Robert Latham Owen's father was Robert L. Owen Sr.[10]. Robert Latham Owen's mother was Narcissa Chisholm Owen[11].

What did Robert Latham Owen do for work?

Robert Latham Owen worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did Robert Latham Owen go to school?

Robert Latham Owen was educated at Washington and Lee University[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Robert
    Family name Owen
    Writing language English
    Country of citizenship United States, Cherokee Nation
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