Robert Torrens

Anglo-Irish Royal Marine, economist, and chair of South Australian Colonisation Commission (1780-1864)
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Robert Torrens

Summary

Robert Torrens is a human[1]. He was born in Derry[2]. He was born on January 1, 1780[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on May 27, 1864[5]. He worked as an economist[6], politician[7], businessperson[8], and army officer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Robert Torrens's place of birth was Derry[2].
  • Robert Torrens passed away in London[4].
  • Robert Torrens was born on January 1, 1780[3].
  • Robert Torrens died on May 27, 1864[5].
  • Robert Torrens's father was Robert Torrens[11].
  • Robert Torrens's mother was Elizabeth Bristow[12].
  • Robert Torrens was married to Charity Herbert Chute[13].
  • A child of Robert Torrens was Robert Torrens[14].
  • Robert Torrens held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Robert Torrens held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[16].
  • Robert Torrens worked as an economist[6].
  • Robert Torrens worked as a politician[7].
  • Robert Torrens's professions included businessperson[8].
  • Robert Torrens worked as an army officer[9].
  • Robert Torrens held the position of member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17].
  • Robert Torrens held the position of member of the 10th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • Robert Torrens held the position of member of the 8th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • Robert Torrens received the Fellow of the Royal Society[20].
  • Robert Torrens was a member of Royal Society[21].
  • Robert Torrens is recorded as male[22].
  • Robert Torrens's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Robert Torrens's military branch is recorded as Royal Marines[24].
  • Robert Torrens's Commons category is recorded as Robert Torrens[25].
  • Robert Torrens's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel[26].
  • Robert Torrens's family name is recorded as Torrens[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Derry[2], Robert Torrens… he was born on January 1, 1780[3]. His father was he[11]. His mother was Elizabeth Bristow[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include economist[6], politician[7], businessperson[8], and army officer[9]. Positions held include member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1832[30]; member of the 10th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1831[33]; and member of the 8th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1826[36].

Recognition

Robert Torrens received the Fellow of the Royal Society[20].

Personal Life

Robert Torrens was married to Charity Herbert Chute[13]. A child of him was he[14].

Death and Burial

Robert Torrens died on May 27, 1864[5]. He died in London[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Robert Torrens include Torrens University Australia[37], a private university[38], in Australia[39], founded in 2012[40].

Why It Matters

Robert Torrens ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

Entities named for him include Torrens University Australia[37], a private university[38], in Australia[39], founded in 2012[40].

FAQs

Where was Robert Torrens born?

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

Where did Robert Torrens die?

Robert Torrens died in London[4].

Who were Robert Torrens's parents?

Robert Torrens's father was Robert Torrens[11]. Robert Torrens's mother was Elizabeth Bristow[12].

Who was Robert Torrens married to?

Robert Torrens's spouses include Charity Herbert Chute[13].

What did Robert Torrens do for work?

Robert Torrens worked as economist[6], politician[7], businessperson[8], and army officer[9].

What awards did Robert Torrens receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  22. [21] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [37] . 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. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . 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. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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