Robert Raikes

English promoter of Sunday schools
Person human Q1195808
Robert Raikes
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Robert Raikes

Summary

Robert Raikes is a human[1]. His place of birth was Gloucester[2]. He was born on September 14, 1736[3]. He died in Gloucester[4]. He died on April 5, 1811[5]. He worked as a philanthropist[6], publisher[7], and journalist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (184 views/month, #7,198 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Gloucester[2], Robert Raikes…
  • Robert Raikes died in Gloucester[4].
  • Robert Raikes was born on September 14, 1736[3].
  • Robert Raikes was born on September 14, 1735[10].
  • Robert Raikes died on April 5, 1811[5].
  • Robert Raikes's father was Robert Raikes[11].
  • Robert Raikes's mother was Mary Drew[12].
  • Among Robert Raikes's spouses was Anne Trigge[13].
  • A child of Robert Raikes was Robert Napier Raikes[14].
  • A child of Robert Raikes was Albinia Raikes[15].
  • A child of Robert Raikes was Eleanor Martha Raikes[16].
  • A child of Robert Raikes was Anne Raikes[17].
  • A child of Robert Raikes was Charlotte Raikes[18].
  • A child of Robert Raikes was Mary Raikes[19].
  • Robert Raikes held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[20].
  • Robert Raikes's professions included philanthropist[6].
  • Robert Raikes's professions included publisher[7].
  • Robert Raikes's professions included journalist[8].
  • Robert Raikes's education included a stint at The Crypt School[21].
  • Robert Raikes's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[22].
  • Robert Raikes is recorded as male[23].
  • Robert Raikes's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Robert Raikes's Commons category is recorded as Robert Raikes[25].
  • Robert Raikes's family name is recorded as Raikes[26].
  • Robert Raikes's given name is recorded as Robert[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Gloucester[2], Robert Raikes… Recorded date of birth include September 14, 1736[3] and September 14, 1735[10]. His father was he[11]. His mother was Mary Drew[12].

Education

Robert Raikes was educated at The Crypt School[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philanthropist[6], publisher[7], and journalist[8].

Personal Life

Robert Raikes was married to Anne Trigge[13]. Children include Robert Napier Raikes[14], 1783–1851[28]; Albinia Raikes[15], b. 1775[29]; Eleanor Martha Raikes[16], b. 1775[30]; Anne Raikes[17], 1771–1846[31]; Charlotte Raikes[18], 1776–1847[32]; and Mary Raikes[19], 1773–1812[33]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism[22].

Death and Burial

Robert Raikes died on April 5, 1811[5]. He passed away in Gloucester[4].

Why It Matters

Robert Raikes ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (184 views/month, #7,198 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Robert Raikes born?

Robert Raikes was born in Gloucester[2].

Where did Robert Raikes die?

Robert Raikes died in Gloucester[4].

Who were Robert Raikes's parents?

Robert Raikes's father was Robert Raikes[11]. Robert Raikes's mother was Mary Drew[12].

Who was Robert Raikes married to?

Robert Raikes's spouses include Anne Trigge[13].

What did Robert Raikes do for work?

Robert Raikes worked as philanthropist[6], publisher[7], and journalist[8].

Where did Robert Raikes go to school?

Robert Raikes was educated at The Crypt School[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . wikidata.org.
  8. [24] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . wikidata.org.
  22. [10] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation philanthropist, publisher, journalist
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/31702|batch #31702]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (3)"
  2. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Different from Robert Raikes
    Depicted by Robert Raikes
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    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30842|batch #30842]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (1)"
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