Robert Yates

American politician (1738-1801)
Person human Q947159
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Robert Yates

Summary

Robert Yates is a human[1]. Born in Schenectady[2], he… he was born on January 27, 1738[3]. He died in Albany[4]. He died on September 9, 1801[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and judge[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (156 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Robert Yates was born in Schenectady[2].
  • Robert Yates died in Albany[4].
  • Robert Yates was born on January 27, 1738[3].
  • Robert Yates died on September 9, 1801[5].
  • Robert Yates's mother was Mary Janse Dunbar[9].
  • A child of Robert Yates was John Van Ness Yates[10].
  • A child of Robert Yates was Jeanette Maria Yates[11].
  • Robert Yates held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Robert Yates held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[13].
  • Robert Yates worked as a politician[6].
  • Robert Yates's professions included judge[7].
  • Robert Yates held the position of judge[14].
  • Robert Yates held the position of Delegate to the United States Constitutional Convention[15].
  • Robert Yates is recorded as male[16].
  • Robert Yates's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Robert Yates's family name is recorded as Yates[18].
  • Robert Yates's given name is recorded as Robert[19].
  • Robert Yates's work location is recorded as Albany[20].
  • Robert Yates's described by source is recorded as A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825[21].
  • Robert Yates's described by source is recorded as Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[22].
  • Robert Yates's candidacy in election is recorded as 1789 New York gubernatorial election[23].
  • Robert Yates's candidacy in election is recorded as 1795 New York gubernatorial election[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Robert Yates was born in Schenectady[2]. He was born on January 27, 1738[3]. His mother was Mary Janse Dunbar[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and judge[7]. Positions held include judge[14], a legal profession[25] and Delegate to the United States Constitutional Convention[15].

Personal Life

Children include John Van Ness Yates[10], a politician[26], 1779–1839[27], of United States[28] and Jeanette Maria Yates[11].

Death and Burial

Robert Yates died on September 9, 1801[5]. He passed away in Albany[4].

Why It Matters

Robert Yates ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (156 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Robert Yates born?

Robert Yates's place of birth was Schenectady[2].

Where did Robert Yates die?

Robert Yates died in Albany[4].

Who were Robert Yates's parents?

Robert Yates's mother was Mary Janse Dunbar[9].

What did Robert Yates do for work?

Robert Yates worked as politician[6] and judge[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . archives.gov. archives.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . politicalgraveyard.com. politicalgraveyard.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . 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. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of human
    Work location Albany
    Citizenship
    Described by source A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825, Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography
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