Robert Sterling Clark

American art collector, horse breeder and philanthropist (1877-1956)
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Robert Sterling Clark

Summary

Robert Sterling Clark is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], he… he was born on June 25, 1877[3]. He died in Williamstown[4]. He died on December 29, 1956[5]. He worked as an art collector[6], explorer[7], writer[8], and horse trainer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (147 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Robert Sterling Clark was born in New York City[2].
  • Robert Sterling Clark died in Williamstown[4].
  • Robert Sterling Clark was born on June 25, 1877[3].
  • Robert Sterling Clark died on December 29, 1956[5].
  • Robert Sterling Clark's father was Alfred Corning Clark I[11].
  • Robert Sterling Clark's mother was Elizabeth Scriven[12].
  • Among Robert Sterling Clark's spouses was Francine Clark[13].
  • Robert Sterling Clark held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Robert Sterling Clark worked as an art collector[6].
  • Robert Sterling Clark's professions included explorer[7].
  • Robert Sterling Clark worked as a writer[8].
  • Robert Sterling Clark's professions included horse trainer[9].
  • Robert Sterling Clark was educated at Yale University[15].
  • Robert Sterling Clark's education included a stint at Yale School of Engineering and Applied Science[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Robert Sterling Clark is Through Shên-kan : the account of the Clark expedition in north China, 1908-9[17].
  • Robert Sterling Clark is recorded as male[18].
  • Robert Sterling Clark's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Robert Sterling Clark's Commons category is recorded as Robert Sterling Clark[20].
  • Robert Sterling Clark's residence is recorded as Williamstown[21].
  • Robert Sterling Clark's sport is recorded as equestrian sport[22].
  • Robert Sterling Clark's family name is recorded as Clark[23].
  • Robert Sterling Clark's given name is recorded as Robert[24].
  • Robert Sterling Clark's depicted by is recorded as Robert Sterling Clark[25].
  • Robert Sterling Clark's participant in is recorded as Clark Northern China Expedition (1908 -1909)[26].
  • Robert Sterling Clark's owner of is recorded as George Washington[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Robert Sterling Clark's place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on June 25, 1877[3]. His father was Alfred Corning Clark I[11]. His mother was Elizabeth Scriven[12].

Education

Educated at Yale University[15], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1701[30], headquartered in New Haven[31] and Yale School of Engineering and Applied Science[16], an academic institution[32], in United States[33], founded in 1852[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art collector[6], explorer[7], writer[8], and horse trainer[9].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Robert Sterling Clark is Through Shên-kan : the account of the Clark expedition in north China, 1908-9[17].

Personal Life

Robert Sterling Clark was married to Francine Clark[13].

Death and Burial

Robert Sterling Clark died on December 29, 1956[5]. He died in Williamstown[4].

Why It Matters

Robert Sterling Clark ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (147 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Robert Sterling Clark born?

Born in New York City[2], Robert Sterling Clark…

Where did Robert Sterling Clark die?

Robert Sterling Clark died in Williamstown[4].

Who were Robert Sterling Clark's parents?

Robert Sterling Clark's father was Alfred Corning Clark I[11]. Robert Sterling Clark's mother was Elizabeth Scriven[12].

Who was Robert Sterling Clark married to?

Robert Sterling Clark's spouses include Francine Clark[13].

What did Robert Sterling Clark do for work?

Robert Sterling Clark worked as art collector[6], explorer[7], writer[8], and horse trainer[9].

Where did Robert Sterling Clark go to school?

Robert Sterling Clark was educated at Yale University[15] and Yale School of Engineering and Applied Science[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Archives Directory for the History of Collecting in America. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [17] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Through Shên-kan : the account of the Clark expedition in north China, 1908-9. Retrieved . siarchives.si.edu. Provenance: 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
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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