Robert Whytt

Summary

Robert Whytt is a human^[1]. Born in Edinburgh^[2], he… he was born on September 6, 1714^[3]. He passed away in Edinburgh^[4]. He died on April 15, 1766^[5]. He worked as a physician^[6] and university teacher^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Robert Whytt's place of birth was Edinburgh^[2].
• Robert Whytt died in Edinburgh^[4].
• Robert Whytt was born on September 6, 1714^[3].
• Robert Whytt died on April 15, 1766^[5].
• Robert Whytt is buried at Greyfriars Kirkyard^[9].
• Robert Whytt's father was Robert Whytt^[10].
• Robert Whytt's mother was Jean Murray^[11].
• Among Robert Whytt's spouses was Louisa Balfour^[12].
• Among Robert Whytt's spouses was Helen Robertson^[13].
• A child of Robert Whytt was Jean Whytt^[14].
• A child of Robert Whytt was John Whyte-Melville^[15].
• Robert Whytt held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain^[16].
• Robert Whytt worked as a physician^[6].
• Robert Whytt's professions included university teacher^[7].
• Robert Whytt was employed by University of Edinburgh^[17].
• Robert Whytt was educated at University of Edinburgh^[18].
• Robert Whytt was educated at University of St Andrews^[19].
• Robert Whytt received the Fellow of the Royal Society^[20].
• Robert Whytt was a member of Royal Society^[21].
• Robert Whytt is recorded as male^[22].
• Robert Whytt's instance of is recorded as human^[23].
• Robert Whytt's Commons category is recorded as Robert Whytt^[24].
• Robert Whytt's given name is recorded as Robert^[25].
• Robert Whytt's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900^[26].
• Robert Whytt's described by source is recorded as BEIC Digital Library^[27].

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Origins and Family

Robert Whytt was born in Edinburgh^[2]. He was born on September 6, 1714^[3]. His father was he^[10]. His mother was Jean Murray^[11].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh^[18], a public university^[28], in United Kingdom^[29], founded in 1583^[30], headquartered in Edinburgh^[31] and University of St Andrews^[19], a public university^[32], in United Kingdom^[33], founded in 1413^[34], headquartered in Fife^[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician^[6] and university teacher^[7]. Among Robert Whytt's employers was University of Edinburgh^[17].

Recognition

Robert Whytt received the Fellow of the Royal Society^[20].

Personal Life

Spouses include Louisa Balfour^[12], 1718–1764^[36] and Helen Robertson^[13]. Children include Jean Whytt^[14], 1750–1833^[37] and John Whyte-Melville^[15], 1755–1813^[38].

Death and Burial

Robert Whytt died on April 15, 1766^[5]. He passed away in Edinburgh^[4]. He is buried at Greyfriars Kirkyard^[9].

Why It Matters

Robert Whytt ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[39] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[40]

FAQs

Where was Robert Whytt born?

Born in Edinburgh^[2], Robert Whytt…

Where did Robert Whytt die?

Robert Whytt died in Edinburgh^[4].

Who were Robert Whytt's parents?

Robert Whytt's father was Robert Whytt^[10]. Robert Whytt's mother was Jean Murray^[11].

Who was Robert Whytt married to?

Robert Whytt's spouses include Louisa Balfour^[12] and Helen Robertson^[13].

What did Robert Whytt do for work?

Robert Whytt worked as physician^[6] and university teacher^[7].

Where did Robert Whytt go to school?

Robert Whytt was educated at University of Edinburgh^[18] and University of St Andrews^[19].

What awards did Robert Whytt receive?

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