Robert Liston

British diplomat (1742-1836)
Person human Q5960100
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Robert Liston

Summary

Robert Liston is a human[1]. He was born in Kirkliston[2]. He was born on October 8, 1742[3]. He passed away in Millburn Tower[4]. He died on July 15, 1836[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kirkliston[2], Robert Liston…
  • Robert Liston died in Millburn Tower[4].
  • Robert Liston was born on October 8, 1742[3].
  • Robert Liston died on July 15, 1836[5].
  • Robert Liston's father was Patrick Liston[8].
  • Robert Liston was married to Henrietta Liston[9].
  • Robert Liston held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • Robert Liston's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Robert Liston held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[11].
  • Robert Liston held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Turkey[12].
  • Robert Liston held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to the Ottoman Empire[13].
  • Robert Liston held the position of ambassador of Great Britain to the United States[14].
  • Robert Liston held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Denmark[15].
  • Robert Liston held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Sweden[16].
  • Robert Liston was employed by Foreign Office[17].
  • Robert Liston's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[18].
  • Robert Liston received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[19].
  • Robert Liston is recorded as male[20].
  • Robert Liston's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Robert Liston's Commons category is recorded as Robert Liston (diplomat)[22].
  • Robert Liston's family name is recorded as Liston[23].
  • Robert Liston's given name is recorded as Robert[24].
  • Robert Liston's depicted by is recorded as Sir Robert Liston, 1742 - 1836. Diplomat[25].
  • Robert Liston's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[26].
  • Robert Liston's Commons Creator page is recorded as Robert Liston[27].

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Origins and Family

Robert Liston's place of birth was Kirkliston[2]. He was born on October 8, 1742[3]. His father was Patrick Liston[8].

Education

Robert Liston's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[18].

Career and Affiliations

Robert Liston's professions included diplomat[6]. He was employed by Foreign Office[17]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[11], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29]; ambassador of the United Kingdom to Turkey[12], a position[30], in Turkey[31], founded in 1922[32]; ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to the Ottoman Empire[13], a historical position[33], in Ottoman Empire[34], founded in 1801[35]; ambassador of Great Britain to the United States[14], a historical position[36], in United States[37], founded in 1776[38]; ambassador of the United Kingdom to Denmark[15], a position[39], in Denmark[40]; and ambassador of the United Kingdom to Sweden[16], a position[41], in Sweden[42].

Recognition

Robert Liston received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[19].

Personal Life

Robert Liston was married to Henrietta Liston[9].

Death and Burial

Robert Liston died on July 15, 1836[5]. He died in Millburn Tower[4].

Why It Matters

Robert Liston ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43]

FAQs

Where was Robert Liston born?

Robert Liston's place of birth was Kirkliston[2].

Where did Robert Liston die?

Robert Liston died in Millburn Tower[4].

Who were Robert Liston's parents?

Robert Liston's father was Patrick Liston[8].

Who was Robert Liston married to?

Robert Liston's spouses include Henrietta Liston[9].

What did Robert Liston do for work?

Robert Liston worked as diplomat[6].

Where did Robert Liston go to school?

Robert Liston was educated at University of Edinburgh[18].

What awards did Robert Liston receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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