Robert Stopford

British Royal Navy admiral (1768–1847)
Person human Q7884480
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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 passed away in Richmond[4]. He died on June 25, 1847[5]. He worked as a naval officer[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (344 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Robert Stopford was born in Richmond[2].
  • Robert Stopford died in Richmond[4].
  • Robert Stopford was born on February 5, 1768[3].
  • Robert Stopford died on June 25, 1847[5].
  • Robert Stopford is buried at East Greenwich Pleasaunce[9].
  • Robert Stopford's father was James Stopford, 2nd Earl of Courtown[10].
  • Robert Stopford's mother was Mary Stopford, Countess of Courtown[11].
  • Among Robert Stopford's spouses was Mary Fanshawe[12].
  • A child of Robert Stopford was Robert Fanshawe Stopford[13].
  • A child of Robert Stopford was Christiana Fanshawe Stopford[14].
  • A child of Robert Stopford was Henrietta Maria Stopford[15].
  • A child of Robert Stopford was James John Stopford[16].
  • A child of Robert Stopford was Charlotte Anne Stopford[17].
  • A child of Robert Stopford was Arthur Fanshawe Stopford[18].
  • Robert Stopford held citizenship in United Kingdom[19].
  • Robert Stopford worked as a naval officer[6].
  • Robert Stopford worked as a politician[7].
  • Robert Stopford held the position of member of the 3rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Robert Stopford held the position of Vice Admiral of the United Kingdom[21].
  • Robert Stopford was educated at Eton College[22].
  • Robert Stopford received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[23].
  • Robert Stopford received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[24].
  • Robert Stopford received the Order of St. George, 2nd class[25].
  • Robert Stopford is recorded as male[26].
  • Robert Stopford's instance of is recorded as human[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[10]. His mother was Mary Stopford, Countess of Courtown[11].

Education

Robert Stopford's education included a stint at Eton College[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include naval officer[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include member of the 3rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1806[30] and Vice Admiral of the United Kingdom[21], a military position[31], in United Kingdom[32].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[23], 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[24], a grade of an order[36], in United Kingdom[37]; and Order of St. George, 2nd class[25], a grade of an order[38], in Russian Empire[39].

Personal Life

Among Robert Stopford's spouses was Mary Fanshawe[12]. Children include Robert Fanshawe Stopford[13], a naval officer[40], 1811–1891[41]; Christiana Fanshawe Stopford[14]; Henrietta Maria Stopford[15]; James John Stopford[16], a naval officer[42], 1817–1868[43]; Charlotte Anne Stopford[17]; and Arthur Fanshawe Stopford[18].

Death and Burial

Robert Stopford died on June 25, 1847[5]. He passed away in Richmond[4]. He is buried at East Greenwich Pleasaunce[9].

Why It Matters

Robert Stopford ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (344 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Robert Stopford born?

Robert Stopford was born in Richmond[2].

Where did Robert Stopford die?

Robert Stopford passed away in Richmond[4].

Who were Robert Stopford's parents?

Robert Stopford's father was James Stopford, 2nd Earl of Courtown[10]. Robert Stopford's mother was Mary Stopford, Countess of Courtown[11].

Who was Robert Stopford married to?

Robert Stopford's spouses include Mary Fanshawe[12].

What did Robert Stopford do for work?

Robert Stopford worked as naval officer[6] and politician[7].

Where did Robert Stopford go to school?

Robert Stopford was educated at Eton College[22].

What awards did Robert Stopford receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[23], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[24], and Order of St. George, 2nd class[25].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . Stopford, Robert (NBD). wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . Stopford, Robert (NBD). wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . Stopford, Arthur Fanshawe. wikidata.org.
  17. [22] ↑ . historyofparliamentonline.org. historyofparliamentonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [6] ↑ . Stopford, Robert (NBD). wikidata.org.
  19. [7] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] ↑ . 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. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → Richmond
    Wikipedia languages → ['commons', 'cs', 'de', 'en', 'fr', 'it', 'ru']
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  2. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Family name → Stopford
    Educated at → Eton College
    Conflict → —
    Languages spoken, written or signed → English
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