Robert Melville

Summary

Robert Melville is a human^[1]. Born in Scotland^[2], he… he was born on +1723-10-12T00:00:00Z^[3]. He died on +1809-08-29T00:00:00Z^[4]. He worked as an inventor^[5], military officer^[6], antiquarian^[7], archaeologist^[8], and historian^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Robert Melville's place of birth was Scotland^[2].
• Robert Melville was born on +1723-10-12T00:00:00Z^[3].
• Robert Melville died on +1809-08-29T00:00:00Z^[4].
• Robert Melville's father was Andrew Melville^[11].
• Robert Melville's mother was Helen Whytt^[12].
• Robert Melville held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[13].
• Robert Melville held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain^[14].
• Robert Melville's professions included inventor^[5].
• Robert Melville worked as a military officer^[6].
• Robert Melville's professions included antiquarian^[7].
• Robert Melville worked as an archaeologist^[8].
• Robert Melville's professions included historian^[9].
• Robert Melville worked as a botanist^[15].
• Robert Melville held the position of governor^[16].
• Robert Melville's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh^[17].
• Robert Melville's education included a stint at University of Glasgow^[18].
• Robert Melville received the Fellow of the Royal Society^[19].
• Robert Melville received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh^[20].
• Robert Melville was a member of Royal Society^[21].
• Robert Melville was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh^[22].
• Robert Melville was a member of Royal Society of Arts^[23].
• Robert Melville's image is recorded as Henry Raeburn (1756-1823) - General Robert Melville (1723–1809), Soldier and Antiquary - PG 1852 - National Galleries of Scotland.jpg^[24].
• Robert Melville is recorded as male^[25].
• Robert Melville's instance of is recorded as human^[26].
• Robert Melville's ISNI is recorded as 0000000052370258^[27].

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Origins and Family

Robert Melville's place of birth was Scotland^[2]. He was born on +1723-10-12T00:00:00Z^[3]. His father was Andrew Melville^[11]. His mother was Helen Whytt^[12].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh^[17], a public university^[28], in United Kingdom^[29], founded in 1583^[30], headquartered in Edinburgh^[31] and University of Glasgow^[18], a public research university^[32], in United Kingdom^[33], founded in 1451^[34], headquartered in Glasgow^[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include inventor^[5], military officer^[6], antiquarian^[7], archaeologist^[8], historian^[9], and botanist^[15]. Robert Melville held the position of governor^[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[19], a fellowship award^[36], in United Kingdom^[37] and Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh^[20], a fellowship award^[38], in United Kingdom^[39].

Death and Burial

Robert Melville died on +1809-08-29T00:00:00Z^[4].

Why It Matters

Robert Melville ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).^[10]

FAQs

Where was Robert Melville born?

Robert Melville's place of birth was Scotland^[2].

Who were Robert Melville's parents?

Robert Melville's father was Andrew Melville^[11]. Robert Melville's mother was Helen Whytt^[12].

What did Robert Melville do for work?

Robert Melville worked as inventor^[5], military officer^[6], antiquarian^[7], archaeologist^[8], and historian^[9].

Where did Robert Melville go to school?

Robert Melville was educated at University of Edinburgh^[17] and University of Glasgow^[18].

What awards did Robert Melville receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[19] and Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh^[20].