Robert Monckton

British army officer (1726-1782)
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Robert Monckton

Summary

Robert Monckton is a human[1]. Born in Yorkshire[2], he… he was born on June 24, 1726[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on May 21, 1782[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (134 views/month, #7,237 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Yorkshire[2], Robert Monckton…
  • Robert Monckton passed away in London[4].
  • Robert Monckton was born on June 24, 1726[3].
  • Robert Monckton died on May 21, 1782[5].
  • Robert Monckton's father was John Monckton, 1st Viscount Galway[9].
  • Robert Monckton's mother was Elizabeth Manners[10].
  • Robert Monckton held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Robert Monckton's professions included military officer[6].
  • Robert Monckton's professions included politician[7].
  • Robert Monckton held the position of Governor of Nova Scotia[12].
  • Robert Monckton held the position of member of the 14th Parliament of Great Britain[13].
  • Robert Monckton held the position of member of the 15th Parliament of Great Britain[14].
  • Robert Monckton held the position of member of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain[15].
  • Robert Monckton held the position of Colonel of the Royal Leicestershire Regiment[16].
  • Robert Monckton is recorded as male[17].
  • Robert Monckton's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Robert Monckton's military branch is recorded as British Army[19].
  • Robert Monckton's Commons category is recorded as Robert Monckton[20].
  • Robert Monckton's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant general[21].
  • Robert Monckton was part of the conflict War of the Austrian Succession[22].
  • Robert Monckton's family name is recorded as Monckton[23].
  • Robert Monckton's given name is recorded as Robert[24].
  • Robert Monckton's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[25].
  • Robert Monckton's described by source is recorded as The Royal Descents of 600 Immigrants to the American Colonies or the United States (2004)[26].
  • Robert Monckton's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Robert Monckton was born in Yorkshire[2]. He was born on June 24, 1726[3]. His father was John Monckton, 1st Viscount Galway[9]. His mother was Elizabeth Manners[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include Governor of Nova Scotia[12], member of the 14th Parliament of Great Britain[13], member of the 15th Parliament of Great Britain[14], member of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain[15], and Colonel of the Royal Leicestershire Regiment[16].

Death and Burial

Robert Monckton died on May 21, 1782[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Robert Monckton include Moncton[28], a city in New Brunswick[29], in Canada[30], founded in 1766[31].

Why It Matters

Robert Monckton ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (134 views/month, #7,237 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32]

Entities named for him include Moncton[28], a city in New Brunswick[29], in Canada[30], founded in 1766[31].

FAQs

Where was Robert Monckton born?

Born in Yorkshire[2], Robert Monckton…

Where did Robert Monckton die?

Robert Monckton passed away in London[4].

Who were Robert Monckton's parents?

Robert Monckton's father was John Monckton, 1st Viscount Galway[9]. Robert Monckton's mother was Elizabeth Manners[10].

What did Robert Monckton do for work?

Robert Monckton worked as military officer[6] and politician[7].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . 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. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Participated in conflict War of the Austrian Succession
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    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, The Royal Descents of 600 Immigrants to the American Colonies or the United States (2004)
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