Robert Stephenson

Summary

Robert Stephenson is a human^[1]. He was born in Willington Quay^[2]. He was born on October 16, 1803^[3]. He passed away in London^[4]. He died on October 12, 1859^[5]. He worked as a civil engineer^[6], politician^[7], and railway engineer^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,208 views/month, #6,930 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Robert Stephenson was born in Willington Quay^[2].
• Robert Stephenson passed away in London^[4].
• Robert Stephenson was born on October 16, 1803^[3].
• Robert Stephenson died on October 12, 1859^[5].
• Burial took place at Westminster Abbey^[10].
• Robert Stephenson's father was George Stephenson^[11].
• Robert Stephenson's mother was Frances Henderson^[12].
• Robert Stephenson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[13].
• Robert Stephenson held citizenship in United Kingdom^[14].
• Robert Stephenson's professions included civil engineer^[6].
• Robert Stephenson's professions included politician^[7].
• Robert Stephenson worked as a railway engineer^[8].
• Robert Stephenson's field of work was construction^[15].
• Robert Stephenson held the position of member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom^[16].
• Robert Stephenson held the position of member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom^[17].
• Robert Stephenson held the position of member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom^[18].
• Robert Stephenson held the position of member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom^[19].
• Robert Stephenson's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh^[20].
• A notable work attributed to Robert Stephenson is High Level Bridge^[21].
• A notable work attributed to Robert Stephenson is Conwy Railway Bridge^[22].
• Robert Stephenson received the Fellow of the Royal Society^[23].
• Robert Stephenson received the Knight of the Legion of Honour^[24].
• Robert Stephenson received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences^[25].
• Robert Stephenson was a member of Royal Society^[26].
• Robert Stephenson was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences^[27].

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Origins and Family

Robert Stephenson's place of birth was Willington Quay^[2]. He was born on October 16, 1803^[3]. His father was George Stephenson^[11]. His mother was Frances Henderson^[12].

Education

Robert Stephenson's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh^[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include civil engineer^[6], politician^[7], and railway engineer^[8]. Robert Stephenson's field of work was construction^[15]. Positions held include member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom^[16], a position^[28], in United Kingdom^[29], founded in 1859^[30]; member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom^[17], a position^[31], in United Kingdom^[32], founded in 1857^[33]; member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom^[18], a position^[34], in United Kingdom^[35], founded in 1852^[36]; and member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom^[19], a position^[37], in United Kingdom^[38], founded in 1847^[39].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include High Level Bridge^[21], a tied-arch bridge^[40], in United Kingdom^[41] and Conwy Railway Bridge^[22], a railway bridge^[42], in United Kingdom^[43], founded in 1848^[44]. Things named for Robert Stephenson include Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell^[45], a scout leader^[46], 1857–1941^[47], of United Kingdom^[48], awarded the Commander of the Legion of Honour^[49] and Stephenson valve gear^[50], a valve gear^[51].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[23], a fellowship award^[52], in United Kingdom^[53]; Knight of the Legion of Honour^[24], a grade of an order^[54], in France^[55]; and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences^[25], a fellowship award^[56].

Personal Life

Robert Stephenson was affiliated with the Conservative Party^[57].

Death and Burial

Robert Stephenson died on October 12, 1859^[5]. He passed away in London^[4]. Burial took place at Westminster Abbey^[10].

Why It Matters

Robert Stephenson ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,208 views/month, #6,930 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[58] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[59]

Entities named for him include Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell^[45], a scout leader^[46], 1857–1941^[47], of United Kingdom^[48], awarded the Commander of the Legion of Honour^[49] and Stephenson valve gear^[50], a valve gear^[51].

FAQs

Where was Robert Stephenson born?

Robert Stephenson's place of birth was Willington Quay^[2].

Where did Robert Stephenson die?

Robert Stephenson passed away in London^[4].

Who were Robert Stephenson's parents?

Robert Stephenson's father was George Stephenson^[11]. Robert Stephenson's mother was Frances Henderson^[12].

What did Robert Stephenson do for work?

Robert Stephenson worked as civil engineer^[6], politician^[7], and railway engineer^[8].

Where did Robert Stephenson go to school?

Robert Stephenson was educated at University of Edinburgh^[20].

What awards did Robert Stephenson receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[23], Knight of the Legion of Honour^[24], and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences^[25].