Robert Walpole

English Whig politician; (1650-1700)
Person human Q7350829
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Robert Walpole

Summary

Robert Walpole is a human[1]. He was born in Norfolk[2]. He was born on November 18, 1650[3]. He died on November 18, 1700[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (114 views/month, #7,245 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Born in Norfolk[2], Robert Walpole…
  • Robert Walpole was born on November 18, 1650[3].
  • Robert Walpole died on November 18, 1700[4].
  • Robert Walpole is buried at St Martin at Tours' Church, Houghton[7].
  • Robert Walpole's father was Edward Walpole[8].
  • Robert Walpole's mother was Susan Crane[9].
  • Robert Walpole was married to Mary Burwell[10].
  • A child of Robert Walpole was Robert Walpole[11].
  • A child of Robert Walpole was Horatio Walpole, 1st Baron Walpole[12].
  • A child of Robert Walpole was Dorothy Walpole[13].
  • A child of Robert Walpole was Susan Walpole[14].
  • A child of Robert Walpole was Mary Walpole[15].
  • A child of Robert Walpole was Edward Walpole[16].
  • Robert Walpole worked as a politician[5].
  • Robert Walpole held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[17].
  • Robert Walpole held the position of Member of the 1689-90 Parliament[18].
  • Robert Walpole held the position of Member of the 1690-95 Parliament[19].
  • Robert Walpole held the position of Member of the 1695-98 Parliament[20].
  • Robert Walpole held the position of Member of the 1698-1700 Parliament[21].
  • Robert Walpole is recorded as male[22].
  • Robert Walpole's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Robert Walpole was affiliated with the Whigs[24].
  • Robert Walpole's residence is recorded as Houghton Hall[25].
  • Robert Walpole's family name is recorded as Walpole[26].
  • Robert Walpole's given name is recorded as Robert[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Robert Walpole's place of birth was Norfolk[2]. He was born on November 18, 1650[3]. His father was Edward Walpole[8]. His mother was Susan Crane[9].

Career and Affiliations

Robert Walpole worked as a politician[5]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[17], Member of the 1689-90 Parliament[18], Member of the 1690-95 Parliament[19], Member of the 1695-98 Parliament[20], and Member of the 1698-1700 Parliament[21].

Personal Life

Among Robert Walpole's spouses was Mary Burwell[10]. Children include he[11], a politician[28], 1676–1745[29], of Kingdom of England[30], awarded the Knight of the Garter[31]; Horatio Walpole, 1st Baron Walpole[12], a diplomat[32], 1678–1757[33], of Kingdom of Great Britain[34]; Dorothy Walpole[13], 1686–1726[35]; Susan Walpole[14], b. 1672[36]; Mary Walpole[15], 1673–1701[37]; and Edward Walpole[16]. He was affiliated with the Whigs[24].

Death and Burial

Robert Walpole died on November 18, 1700[4]. Burial took place at St Martin at Tours' Church, Houghton[7].

Why It Matters

Robert Walpole ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (114 views/month, #7,245 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Where was Robert Walpole born?

Born in Norfolk[2], Robert Walpole…

Who were Robert Walpole's parents?

Robert Walpole's father was Edward Walpole[8]. Robert Walpole's mother was Susan Crane[9].

Who was Robert Walpole married to?

Robert Walpole's spouses include Mary Burwell[10].

What did Robert Walpole do for work?

Robert Walpole worked as politician[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [22] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Q75653886. Retrieved . historyofparliamentonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [23] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . wikidata.org.
  11. [21] . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . wikidata.org.
  20. [7] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . historyofparliamentonline.org. historyofparliamentonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [4] . historyofparliamentonline.org. historyofparliamentonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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. [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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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