Robert Stevenson

Summary

Robert Stevenson is a human^[1]. Born in Glasgow^[2], he… he was born on June 8, 1772^[3]. He died in Edinburgh^[4]. He died on July 12, 1850^[5]. He worked as an engineer^[6], civil engineer^[7], and inventor^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (297 views/month, #7,205 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Robert Stevenson was born in Glasgow^[2].
• Robert Stevenson passed away in Edinburgh^[4].
• Robert Stevenson was born on June 8, 1772^[3].
• Robert Stevenson died on July 12, 1850^[5].
• Robert Stevenson is buried at Old Calton Burial Ground^[10].
• Robert Stevenson's father was Alan Stevenson^[11].
• Robert Stevenson's mother was Jean Lillie^[12].
• Robert Stevenson was married to Jane Smith^[13].
• A child of Robert Stevenson was David Stevenson^[14].
• A child of Robert Stevenson was Alan Stevenson^[15].
• A child of Robert Stevenson was Thomas Stevenson^[16].
• Robert Stevenson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[17].
• Robert Stevenson's professions included engineer^[6].
• Robert Stevenson's professions included civil engineer^[7].
• Robert Stevenson worked as an inventor^[8].
• Robert Stevenson's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh^[18].
• Robert Stevenson's education included a stint at University of Strathclyde^[19].
• A notable work attributed to Robert Stevenson is Bell Rock Lighthouse^[20].
• Robert Stevenson received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh^[21].
• Robert Stevenson was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh^[22].
• Robert Stevenson is recorded as male^[23].
• Robert Stevenson's instance of is recorded as human^[24].
• Robert Stevenson's Commons category is recorded as Robert Stevenson (engineer)^[25].
• Robert Stevenson's family name is recorded as Stevenson^[26].
• Robert Stevenson's given name is recorded as Robert^[27].

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Origins and Family

Robert Stevenson was born in Glasgow^[2]. He was born on June 8, 1772^[3]. His father was Alan Stevenson^[11]. His mother was Jean Lillie^[12].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh^[18], a public university^[28], in United Kingdom^[29], founded in 1583^[30], headquartered in Edinburgh^[31] and University of Strathclyde^[19], a public university^[32], in United Kingdom^[33], founded in 1796^[34], headquartered in Glasgow^[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engineer^[6], civil engineer^[7], and inventor^[8].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Robert Stevenson is Bell Rock Lighthouse^[20].

Recognition

Robert Stevenson received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh^[21].

Personal Life

Robert Stevenson was married to Jane Smith^[13]. Children include David Stevenson^[14], an engineer^[36], 1815–1886^[37], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[38], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh^[39]; Alan Stevenson^[15], an engineer^[40], 1807–1865^[41], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[42], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh^[43]; and Thomas Stevenson^[16], a civil engineer^[44], 1818–1887^[45], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[46].

Death and Burial

Robert Stevenson died on July 12, 1850^[5]. He died in Edinburgh^[4]. Burial took place at Old Calton Burial Ground^[10].

Why It Matters

Robert Stevenson ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (297 views/month, #7,205 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[47] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[48]

FAQs

Where was Robert Stevenson born?

Robert Stevenson's place of birth was Glasgow^[2].

Where did Robert Stevenson die?

Robert Stevenson died in Edinburgh^[4].

Who were Robert Stevenson's parents?

Robert Stevenson's father was Alan Stevenson^[11]. Robert Stevenson's mother was Jean Lillie^[12].

Who was Robert Stevenson married to?

Robert Stevenson's spouses include Jane Smith^[13].

What did Robert Stevenson do for work?

Robert Stevenson worked as engineer^[6], civil engineer^[7], and inventor^[8].

Where did Robert Stevenson go to school?

Robert Stevenson was educated at University of Edinburgh^[18] and University of Strathclyde^[19].

What awards did Robert Stevenson receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh^[21].