Robert Melville

Summary

Robert Melville is a human^[1]. Born in Scotland^[2], he… he was born on October 12, 1723^[3]. He died on August 29, 1809^[4]. He worked as an inventor^[5], military officer^[6], antiquarian^[7], archaeologist^[8], and historian^[9].

Key Facts

• Robert Melville's place of birth was Scotland^[2].
• Robert Melville was born on October 12, 1723^[3].
• Robert Melville died on August 29, 1809^[4].
• Robert Melville's father was Andrew Melville^[10].
• Robert Melville's mother was Helen Whytt^[11].
• Robert Melville held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[12].
• Robert Melville held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain^[13].
• 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^[14].
• Robert Melville held the position of governor^[15].
• Robert Melville's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh^[16].
• Robert Melville's education included a stint at University of Glasgow^[17].
• Robert Melville received the Fellow of the Royal Society^[18].
• Robert Melville received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh^[19].
• Robert Melville was a member of Royal Society^[20].
• Robert Melville was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh^[21].
• Robert Melville was a member of Royal Society of Arts^[22].
• Robert Melville is recorded as male^[23].
• Robert Melville's instance of is recorded as human^[24].
• Robert Melville's military branch is recorded as British Army^[25].
• Robert Melville's military, police or special rank is recorded as general^[26].

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Origins and Family

Robert Melville's place of birth was Scotland^[2]. He was born on October 12, 1723^[3]. His father was Andrew Melville^[10]. His mother was Helen Whytt^[11].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh^[16], a public university^[27], in United Kingdom^[28], founded in 1583^[29], headquartered in Edinburgh^[30] and University of Glasgow^[17], a public research university^[31], in United Kingdom^[32], founded in 1451^[33], headquartered in Glasgow^[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include inventor^[5], military officer^[6], antiquarian^[7], archaeologist^[8], historian^[9], and botanist^[14]. Robert Melville held the position of governor^[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[18], a fellowship award^[35], in United Kingdom^[36] and Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh^[19], a fellowship award^[37], in United Kingdom^[38].

Death and Burial

Robert Melville died on August 29, 1809^[4].

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^[10]. Robert Melville's mother was Helen Whytt^[11].

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^[16] and University of Glasgow^[17].

What awards did Robert Melville receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[18] and Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh^[19].