Robert Torrens

19th-century South Australian politician responsible for the introduction of Torrens title
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Robert Torrens

Summary

Robert Torrens is a human[1]. He was born in Cork[2]. He was born on July 1, 1814[3]. He passed away in Falmouth[4]. He died on August 31, 1884[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and civil servant[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (90 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Robert Torrens's place of birth was Cork[2].
  • Robert Torrens passed away in Falmouth[4].
  • Robert Torrens was born on July 1, 1814[3].
  • Robert Torrens was born on May 31, 1812[9].
  • Robert Torrens died on August 31, 1884[5].
  • Robert Torrens's father was Robert Torrens[10].
  • Robert Torrens's mother was Charity Herbert Chute[11].
  • Robert Torrens was married to Barbara Park[12].
  • Robert Torrens held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • English was Robert Torrens's native language[14].
  • Robert Torrens worked as a politician[6].
  • Robert Torrens worked as a civil servant[7].
  • Robert Torrens held the position of Premier of South Australia[15].
  • Robert Torrens held the position of member of the 20th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16].
  • Robert Torrens held the position of Member of the South Australian Legislative Council[17].
  • Robert Torrens held the position of Member of the South Australian House of Assembly[18].
  • Robert Torrens held the position of Chief Secretary of South Australia[19].
  • Robert Torrens held the position of Treasurer of South Australia[20].
  • Among Robert Torrens's employers was Government of South Australia[21].
  • Robert Torrens was educated at Trinity College, Dublin[22].
  • Robert Torrens received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[23].
  • Robert Torrens received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[24].
  • Robert Torrens is recorded as male[25].
  • Robert Torrens's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Robert Torrens was affiliated with the Liberal Party[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Cork[2], Robert Torrens… Recorded date of birth include July 1, 1814[3] and May 31, 1812[9]. His father was he[10]. His mother was Charity Herbert Chute[11]. English was his native language[14].

Education

Robert Torrens was educated at Trinity College, Dublin[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and civil servant[7]. Robert Torrens was employed by Government of South Australia[21]. Positions held include Premier of South Australia[15], a public office[28], in Australia[29], founded in 1856[30]; member of the 20th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1868[33]; Member of the South Australian Legislative Council[17]; Member of the South Australian House of Assembly[18]; Chief Secretary of South Australia[19], a public office[34], in Australia[35], founded in 1856[36]; and Treasurer of South Australia[20], a public office[37], in Australia[38], founded in 1856[39].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[23], a grade of an order[40], in United Kingdom[41] and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[24], a grade of an order[42], in United Kingdom[43].

Personal Life

Among Robert Torrens's spouses was Barbara Park[12]. Political affiliations include Liberal Party[27], a political party[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1859[46] and politician before the emergence of political parties[47].

Death and Burial

Robert Torrens died on August 31, 1884[5]. He died in Falmouth[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Robert Torrens include Torrens title[48].

Why It Matters

Robert Torrens ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (90 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

Entities named for him include Torrens title[48].

FAQs

Where was Robert Torrens born?

Robert Torrens's place of birth was Cork[2].

Where did Robert Torrens die?

Robert Torrens died in Falmouth[4].

Who were Robert Torrens's parents?

Robert Torrens's father was Robert Torrens[10]. Robert Torrens's mother was Charity Herbert Chute[11].

Who was Robert Torrens married to?

Robert Torrens's spouses include Barbara Park[12].

What did Robert Torrens do for work?

Robert Torrens worked as politician[6] and civil servant[7].

Where did Robert Torrens go to school?

Robert Torrens was educated at Trinity College, Dublin[22].

What awards did Robert Torrens receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[23] and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[24].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dictionary of Irish Biography. mass.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. oxforddnb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [26] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Former Members – Parliament of South Australia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . Former Members – Parliament of South Australia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . Former Members – Parliament of South Australia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . Former Members – Parliament of South Australia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . Former Members – Parliament of South Australia. Retrieved . classic.austlii.edu.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . wikidata.org.
  16. [27] . wikidata.org.
  17. [47] . wikidata.org.
  18. [14] . wikidata.org.
  19. [6] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [7] . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [9] . Dictionary of Irish Biography. wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [48] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [43] . 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. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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