Robert Stopford

British Royal Navy admiral (1768–1847)
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Robert Stopford

Summary

Robert Stopford is a human[1]. He was born in Richmond[2]. He was born on February 5, 1768[3]. He died on June 25, 1847[4]. He worked as a naval officer[5] and politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Robert Stopford was born in Richmond[2].
  • Robert Stopford was born on February 5, 1768[3].
  • Robert Stopford died on June 25, 1847[4].
  • Robert Stopford is buried at East Greenwich Pleasaunce[8].
  • Robert Stopford's father was James Stopford, 2nd Earl of Courtown[9].
  • Robert Stopford's mother was Mary Stopford, Countess of Courtown[10].
  • Among Robert Stopford's spouses was Mary Fanshawe[11].
  • A child of Robert Stopford was Robert Fanshawe Stopford[12].
  • A child of Robert Stopford was Christiana Fanshawe Stopford[13].
  • A child of Robert Stopford was Henrietta Maria Stopford[14].
  • A child of Robert Stopford was James John Stopford[15].
  • A child of Robert Stopford was Charlotte Anne Stopford[16].
  • A child of Robert Stopford was Arthur Fanshawe Stopford[17].
  • Robert Stopford held citizenship in United Kingdom[18].
  • Robert Stopford's professions included naval officer[5].
  • Robert Stopford worked as a politician[6].
  • Robert Stopford held the position of member of the 3rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • Robert Stopford held the position of Vice Admiral of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Robert Stopford's education included a stint at Eton College[21].
  • Robert Stopford received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[22].
  • Robert Stopford received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[23].
  • Robert Stopford received the Order of St. George, 2nd class[24].
  • Robert Stopford is recorded as male[25].
  • Robert Stopford's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Robert Stopford's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[27].

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Origins and Family

Robert Stopford was born in Richmond[2]. He was born on February 5, 1768[3]. His father was James Stopford, 2nd Earl of Courtown[9]. His mother was Mary Stopford, Countess of Courtown[10].

Education

Robert Stopford's education included a stint at Eton College[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include naval officer[5] and politician[6]. Positions held include member of the 3rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1806[30] and Vice Admiral of the United Kingdom[20], a military position[31], in United Kingdom[32].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[22], a grade of an order[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1815[35]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[23], a grade of an order[36], in United Kingdom[37]; and Order of St. George, 2nd class[24], a grade of an order[38], in Russian Empire[39].

Personal Life

Among Robert Stopford's spouses was Mary Fanshawe[11]. Children include Robert Fanshawe Stopford[12], a naval officer[40], 1811–1891[41]; Christiana Fanshawe Stopford[13]; Henrietta Maria Stopford[14]; James John Stopford[15], a naval officer[42], 1817–1868[43]; Charlotte Anne Stopford[16]; and Arthur Fanshawe Stopford[17].

Death and Burial

Robert Stopford died on June 25, 1847[4]. Burial took place at East Greenwich Pleasaunce[8].

Why It Matters

Robert Stopford ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Robert Stopford born?

Robert Stopford was born in Richmond[2].

Who were Robert Stopford's parents?

Robert Stopford's father was James Stopford, 2nd Earl of Courtown[9]. Robert Stopford's mother was Mary Stopford, Countess of Courtown[10].

Who was Robert Stopford married to?

Robert Stopford's spouses include Mary Fanshawe[11].

What did Robert Stopford do for work?

Robert Stopford worked as naval officer[5] and politician[6].

Where did Robert Stopford go to school?

Robert Stopford was educated at Eton College[21].

What awards did Robert Stopford receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[22], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[23], and Order of St. George, 2nd class[24].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [25] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . Stopford, Robert (NBD). wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [26] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . Stopford, Robert (NBD). wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Stopford, Arthur Fanshawe. wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . historyofparliamentonline.org. historyofparliamentonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Stopford, Robert (NBD). wikidata.org.
  18. [6] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [8] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . Stopford, Robert (NBD). wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . 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. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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