Robert Morrison

Summary

Robert Morrison is a human^[1]. He was born in Bullers Green^[2]. He was born on January 5, 1782^[3]. He died in Guangzhou^[4]. He died on August 1, 1834^[5]. He worked as a lexicographer^[6], linguist^[7], translator^[8], writer^[9], and Bible translator^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (226 views/month, #7,206 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Robert Morrison's place of birth was Bullers Green^[2].
• Robert Morrison passed away in Guangzhou^[4].
• Robert Morrison was born on January 5, 1782^[3].
• Robert Morrison died on August 1, 1834^[5].
• Burial took place at Old Protestant Cemetery^[12].
• Among Robert Morrison's spouses was Mary Morton^[13].
• Among Robert Morrison's spouses was Eliza Morrison^[14].
• A child of Robert Morrison was John Robert Morrison^[15].
• Robert Morrison held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[16].
• Robert Morrison's professions included lexicographer^[6].
• Robert Morrison's professions included linguist^[7].
• Robert Morrison's professions included translator^[8].
• Robert Morrison worked as a writer^[9].
• Robert Morrison worked as a Bible translator^[10].
• Robert Morrison's professions included missionary^[17].
• Robert Morrison's education included a stint at Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry^[18].
• A notable work attributed to Robert Morrison is A Dictionary of the Chinese Language^[19].
• Robert Morrison received the Fellow of the Royal Society^[20].
• Robert Morrison was a member of Royal Society^[21].
• Robert Morrison's religion is recorded as Presbyterianism^[22].
• Robert Morrison is recorded as male^[23].
• Robert Morrison's instance of is recorded as human^[24].
• Robert Morrison's Commons category is recorded as Robert Morrison (missionary)^[25].
• Robert Morrison's archives at is recorded as Hong Kong Baptist University Library Special Collections & Archives^[26].
• Robert Morrison earned the academic degree of Doctor of Divinity^[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Robert Morrison was born in Bullers Green^[2]. He was born on January 5, 1782^[3].

Education

Robert Morrison was educated at Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry^[18]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Divinity^[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lexicographer^[6], linguist^[7], translator^[8], writer^[9], Bible translator^[10], and missionary^[17].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Robert Morrison is A Dictionary of the Chinese Language^[19].

Recognition

Robert Morrison received the Fellow of the Royal Society^[20].

Personal Life

Spouses include Mary Morton^[13], a missionary^[28], 1791–1821^[29] and Eliza Morrison^[14], 1795–1874^[30], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[31]. A child of Robert Morrison was John Robert Morrison^[15]. His religion is recorded as Presbyterianism^[22].

Death and Burial

Robert Morrison died on August 1, 1834^[5]. He died in Guangzhou^[4]. Burial took place at Old Protestant Cemetery^[12].

Why It Matters

Robert Morrison ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (226 views/month, #7,206 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[32] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[33]

FAQs

Where was Robert Morrison born?

Born in Bullers Green^[2], Robert Morrison…

Where did Robert Morrison die?

Robert Morrison passed away in Guangzhou^[4].

Who was Robert Morrison married to?

Robert Morrison's spouses include Mary Morton^[13] and Eliza Morrison^[14].

What did Robert Morrison do for work?

Robert Morrison worked as lexicographer^[6], linguist^[7], translator^[8], writer^[9], and Bible translator^[10].

Where did Robert Morrison go to school?

Robert Morrison was educated at Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry^[18].

What awards did Robert Morrison receive?

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