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], railway engineer^[8], and engineer^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (156 views/month, #6,930 of 1,000,298).^[10]

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^[11].
• Robert Stephenson's father was George Stephenson^[12].
• Robert Stephenson's mother was Frances Henderson^[13].
• Robert Stephenson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[14].
• Robert Stephenson held citizenship in United Kingdom^[15].
• 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 worked as an engineer^[9].
• Robert Stephenson's field of work was construction^[16].
• Robert Stephenson held the position of member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom^[17].
• Robert Stephenson held the position of member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom^[18].
• Robert Stephenson held the position of member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom^[19].
• Robert Stephenson held the position of member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom^[20].
• Robert Stephenson's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh^[21].
• A notable work attributed to Robert Stephenson is High Level Bridge^[22].
• A notable work attributed to Robert Stephenson is Conwy Railway Bridge^[23].
• Robert Stephenson received the Fellow of the Royal Society^[24].
• Robert Stephenson received the Knight of the Legion of Honour^[25].
• Robert Stephenson received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences^[26].
• Robert Stephenson was a member of Royal Society^[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^[12]. His mother was Frances Henderson^[13].

Education

Robert Stephenson's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh^[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include civil engineer^[6], politician^[7], railway engineer^[8], and engineer^[9]. Robert Stephenson's field of work was construction^[16]. Positions held include member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom^[17], a position^[28], in United Kingdom^[29], founded in 1859^[30]; member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom^[18], a position^[31], in United Kingdom^[32], founded in 1857^[33]; member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom^[19], a position^[34], in United Kingdom^[35], founded in 1852^[36]; and member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom^[20], a position^[37], in United Kingdom^[38], founded in 1847^[39].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include High Level Bridge^[22], a tied-arch bridge^[40], in United Kingdom^[41] and Conwy Railway Bridge^[23], 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], awarded the Commander of the Legion of Honour^[48] and Stephenson valve gear^[49], a valve gear^[50].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[24], a fellowship award^[51], in United Kingdom^[52]; Knight of the Legion of Honour^[25], a Q1499804^[53], in France^[54]; and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences^[26], a fellowship award^[55].

Personal Life

Robert Stephenson was affiliated with the Conservative Party^[56].

Death and Burial

Robert Stephenson died on October 12, 1859^[5]. He passed away in London^[4]. Burial took place at Westminster Abbey^[11].

Why It Matters

Robert Stephenson ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (156 views/month, #6,930 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[57] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[58]

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

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^[12]. Robert Stephenson's mother was Frances Henderson^[13].

What did Robert Stephenson do for work?

Robert Stephenson worked as civil engineer^[6], politician^[7], railway engineer^[8], and engineer^[9].

Where did Robert Stephenson go to school?

Robert Stephenson was educated at University of Edinburgh^[21].

What awards did Robert Stephenson receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[24], Knight of the Legion of Honour^[25], and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences^[26].