Robert Wood

British traveller, classical scholar, civil servant and politician (1717–1771)
Person human Q205096
Robert Wood
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Robert Wood

Summary

Robert Wood is a human[1]. He was born in Trim[2]. He was born on January 1, 1717[3]. He died in Putney[4]. He died on September 9, 1771[5]. He worked as a politician[6], classical scholar[7], writer[8], and archaeologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Robert Wood's place of birth was Trim[2].
  • Robert Wood died in Putney[4].
  • Robert Wood was born on January 1, 1717[3].
  • Robert Wood died on September 9, 1771[5].
  • Burial took place at St. Mary's Church, Putney[11].
  • Robert Wood held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[12].
  • Robert Wood's professions included politician[6].
  • Robert Wood's professions included classical scholar[7].
  • Robert Wood worked as a writer[8].
  • Robert Wood worked as an archaeologist[9].
  • Robert Wood held the position of member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain[13].
  • Robert Wood held the position of member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain[14].
  • Robert Wood's education included a stint at University of Glasgow[15].
  • Robert Wood is recorded as male[16].
  • Robert Wood's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Robert Wood's Commons category is recorded as Robert Wood[18].
  • Robert Wood's family name is recorded as Wood[19].
  • Robert Wood's given name is recorded as Robert[20].
  • Robert Wood's depicted by is recorded as Robert Wood[21].
  • Robert Wood's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[22].
  • Robert Wood's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[23].
  • Robert Wood's described by source is recorded as A Compendium of Irish Biography[24].
  • Robert Wood's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Robert Wood's has works in the collection is recorded as National Gallery of Art[26].
  • Robert Wood's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Trim[2], Robert Wood… he was born on January 1, 1717[3].

Education

Robert Wood's education included a stint at University of Glasgow[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], classical scholar[7], writer[8], and archaeologist[9]. Positions held include member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain[13] and member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain[14].

Death and Burial

Robert Wood died on September 9, 1771[5]. He passed away in Putney[4]. He is buried at St. Mary's Church, Putney[11].

Why It Matters

Robert Wood ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28]

FAQs

Where was Robert Wood born?

Robert Wood was born in Trim[2].

Where did Robert Wood die?

Robert Wood died in Putney[4].

What did Robert Wood do for work?

Robert Wood worked as politician[6], classical scholar[7], writer[8], and archaeologist[9].

Where did Robert Wood go to school?

Robert Wood was educated at University of Glasgow[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . British Museum person-institution thesaurus. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Wood, Robert. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, classical scholar, writer +1
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  2. 27d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Family name Wood
    Occupation politician, classical scholar, writer +1
    Educated at
    Place of birth Trim
    + 17 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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