Robert O'Hara Burke
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Robert O'Hara Burke
Summary
Robert O'Hara Burke is a human[1]. He was born in County Galway[2]. He was born on May 6, 1821[3]. He died in Cooper Creek[4]. He died on June 28, 1861[5]. He worked as an explorer[6] and police officer[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]
Key Facts
- Born in County Galway[2], Robert O'Hara Burke…
- Robert O'Hara Burke passed away in Cooper Creek[4].
- Robert O'Hara Burke was born on May 6, 1821[3].
- Robert O'Hara Burke was born on 1821[9].
- Robert O'Hara Burke died on June 28, 1861[5].
- Robert O'Hara Burke died on July 1, 1861[10].
- Burial took place at Melbourne General Cemetery[11].
- Robert O'Hara Burke's father was James Hardiman Burke[12].
- Robert O'Hara Burke's mother was Anne O'Hara[13].
- Robert O'Hara Burke held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
- Robert O'Hara Burke's professions included explorer[6].
- Robert O'Hara Burke's professions included police officer[7].
- Robert O'Hara Burke was educated at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[15].
- Robert O'Hara Burke received the Founder’s Medal[16].
- Robert O'Hara Burke is recorded as male[17].
- Robert O'Hara Burke's instance of is recorded as human[18].
- Robert O'Hara Burke's Commons category is recorded as Robert O'Hara Burke[19].
- Robert O'Hara Burke's family name is recorded as Burke[20].
- Robert O'Hara Burke's given name is recorded as Robert[21].
- Robert O'Hara Burke's given name is recorded as O'Hara[22].
- Robert O'Hara Burke's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Robert O'Hara Burke[23].
- Robert O'Hara Burke's Commons gallery is recorded as Robert O'Hara Burke[24].
- Robert O'Hara Burke's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25].
- Robert O'Hara Burke's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26].
- Robert O'Hara Burke's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in County Galway[2], Robert O'Hara Burke… Recorded date of birth include May 6, 1821[3] and 1821[9]. His father was James Hardiman Burke[12]. His mother was Anne O'Hara[13].
Education
Robert O'Hara Burke's education included a stint at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[15].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include explorer[6] and police officer[7].
Recognition
Robert O'Hara Burke received the Founder’s Medal[16].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include June 28, 1861[5] and July 1, 1861[10]. Robert O'Hara Burke died in Cooper Creek[4]. He is buried at Melbourne General Cemetery[11].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Robert O'Hara Burke include Burke River[28], a river[29], in Australia[30]; Burke and Wills expedition[31], an expedition[32]; and Burketown[33], a town[34], in Australia[35], founded in 1865[36].
Why It Matters
Robert O'Hara Burke has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
Entities named for him include Burke River[28], a river[29], in Australia[30]; Burke and Wills expedition[31], an expedition[32]; and Burketown[33], a town[34], in Australia[35], founded in 1865[36].
FAQs
Where was Robert O'Hara Burke born?
Robert O'Hara Burke was born in County Galway[2].
Where did Robert O'Hara Burke die?
Robert O'Hara Burke died in Cooper Creek[4].
Who were Robert O'Hara Burke's parents?
Robert O'Hara Burke's father was James Hardiman Burke[12]. Robert O'Hara Burke's mother was Anne O'Hara[13].
What did Robert O'Hara Burke do for work?
Robert O'Hara Burke worked as explorer[6] and police officer[7].
Where did Robert O'Hara Burke go to school?
Robert O'Hara Burke was educated at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[15].
What awards did Robert O'Hara Burke receive?
Honors received include Founder’s Medal[16].