Robert Marsham, 2nd Baron Romney

English patron of science and philanthropist
Person human Q21165696
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Robert Marsham, 2nd Baron Romney

Summary

Robert Marsham, 2nd Baron Romney is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on August 22, 1712[3]. He died in Maidstone[4]. He died on November 26, 1793[5]. He worked as a Peer of the realm[6] and patron of the arts[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Robert Marsham, 2nd Baron Romney…
  • Robert Marsham, 2nd Baron Romney died in Maidstone[4].
  • Robert Marsham, 2nd Baron Romney was born on August 22, 1712[3].
  • Robert Marsham, 2nd Baron Romney died on November 26, 1793[5].
  • Robert Marsham, 2nd Baron Romney died on 1794[9].
  • Robert Marsham, 2nd Baron Romney's father was Robert Marsham, 1st Baron Romney[10].
  • Robert Marsham, 2nd Baron Romney's mother was Elizabeth Shovell[11].
  • Robert Marsham, 2nd Baron Romney was married to Priscilla Pym[12].
  • A child of Robert Marsham, 2nd Baron Romney was Charles Marsham, 1st Earl of Romney[13].
  • A child of Robert Marsham, 2nd Baron Romney was Jacob Marsham[14].
  • A child of Robert Marsham, 2nd Baron Romney was Robert Pym Mersham[15].
  • A child of Robert Marsham, 2nd Baron Romney was Charlotte Marsham[16].
  • Robert Marsham, 2nd Baron Romney held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
  • Robert Marsham, 2nd Baron Romney's professions included Peer of the realm[6].
  • Robert Marsham, 2nd Baron Romney worked as a patron of the arts[7].
  • Robert Marsham, 2nd Baron Romney held the position of president[18].
  • Robert Marsham, 2nd Baron Romney's education included a stint at Christ Church[19].
  • Robert Marsham, 2nd Baron Romney was a member of Royal Society[20].
  • Robert Marsham, 2nd Baron Romney was a member of Society of Antiquaries of London[21].
  • Robert Marsham, 2nd Baron Romney is recorded as male[22].
  • Robert Marsham, 2nd Baron Romney's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Robert Marsham, 2nd Baron Romney's noble title is recorded as baron[24].
  • Robert Marsham, 2nd Baron Romney's Commons category is recorded as Robert Marsham, 2nd Baron Romney[25].
  • Robert Marsham, 2nd Baron Romney's family name is recorded as Marsham[26].
  • Robert Marsham, 2nd Baron Romney's given name is recorded as Robert[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Robert Marsham, 2nd Baron Romney was born in London[2]. He was born on August 22, 1712[3]. His father was Robert Marsham, 1st Baron Romney[10]. His mother was Elizabeth Shovell[11].

Education

Robert Marsham, 2nd Baron Romney was educated at Christ Church[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Peer of the realm[6] and patron of the arts[7]. Robert Marsham, 2nd Baron Romney held the position of president[18].

Personal Life

Among Robert Marsham, 2nd Baron Romney's spouses was Priscilla Pym[12]. Children include Charles Marsham, 1st Earl of Romney[13], a politician[28], 1744–1811[29], of Kingdom of Great Britain[30]; Jacob Marsham[14], an Anglican priest[31], 1760–1840[32], of United Kingdom[33]; Robert Pym Mersham[15]; and Charlotte Marsham[16], 1761–1794[34].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 26, 1793[5] and 1794[9]. Robert Marsham, 2nd Baron Romney died in Maidstone[4].

Why It Matters

Robert Marsham, 2nd Baron Romney ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Robert Marsham, 2nd Baron Romney born?

Born in London[2], Robert Marsham, 2nd Baron Romney…

Where did Robert Marsham, 2nd Baron Romney die?

Robert Marsham, 2nd Baron Romney died in Maidstone[4].

Who were Robert Marsham, 2nd Baron Romney's parents?

Robert Marsham, 2nd Baron Romney's father was Robert Marsham, 1st Baron Romney[10]. Robert Marsham, 2nd Baron Romney's mother was Elizabeth Shovell[11].

Who was Robert Marsham, 2nd Baron Romney married to?

Robert Marsham, 2nd Baron Romney's spouses include Priscilla Pym[12].

What did Robert Marsham, 2nd Baron Romney do for work?

Robert Marsham, 2nd Baron Romney worked as Peer of the realm[6] and patron of the arts[7].

Where did Robert Marsham, 2nd Baron Romney go to school?

Robert Marsham, 2nd Baron Romney was educated at Christ Church[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [22] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [23] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [25] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  23. [9] . 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
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation Peer of the realm, patron of the arts
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  2. 4w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation Peer of the realm, patron of the arts
    Mother Elizabeth Shovell
    Gnd id 1256756857
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom
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