Robin Waterfield

British classical scholar, writer of children's fiction (born 1952)
Person human Q7352860
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Summary

Robin Waterfield is a human[1]. He was born in England[2]. He was born on January 1, 1952[3]. He worked as a writer[4], classical scholar[5], translator[6], professor[7], and editor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (94 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Robin Waterfield's place of birth was England[2].
  • Robin Waterfield was born on January 1, 1952[3].
  • Robin Waterfield was born on August 6, 1952[10].
  • Robin Waterfield held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Robin Waterfield's professions included writer[4].
  • Robin Waterfield's professions included classical scholar[5].
  • Robin Waterfield worked as a translator[6].
  • Robin Waterfield's professions included professor[7].
  • Robin Waterfield's professions included editor[8].
  • Robin Waterfield's field of work was children's literature[12].
  • Robin Waterfield's field of work was translation[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Robin Waterfield is Hidden Depths[14].
  • Robin Waterfield is recorded as male[15].
  • Robin Waterfield's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Robin Waterfield's family name is recorded as Waterfield[17].
  • Robin Waterfield's given name is recorded as Robin[18].
  • Robin Waterfield's official website is recorded as https://robinwaterfield.com[19].
  • Robin Waterfield's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • Robin Waterfield's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Ancient Greek[21].
  • Robin Waterfield's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Modern Greek[22].
  • Robin Waterfield's writing language is recorded as English[23].

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Origins and Family

Robin Waterfield's place of birth was England[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1952[3] and August 6, 1952[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[4], classical scholar[5], translator[6], professor[7], and editor[8]. Fields of work include children's literature[12], a sub-set of literature[24] and translation[13], an academic major[25].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Robin Waterfield is Hidden Depths[14].

Why It Matters

Robin Waterfield ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (94 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was Robin Waterfield born?

Born in England[2].

What did Robin Waterfield do for work?

Robin Waterfield worked as writer[4], classical scholar[5], translator[6], professor[7], and editor[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [16] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'de', 'en', 'fi', 'zh']
    Date of birth → +1952-01-01T00:00:00Z, +1952-08-06T00:00:00Z
    Claims rich → —
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/57228|batch #57228]]: Import and prefer more precise dates from dewiki"
  2. 5w ago · Wiki6518 · 2026-09-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Field of work → children's literature, translation
    Place of birth → England
    Occupation → writer, classical scholar, translator +2
    "/* wbsetreference-add:2| */ Field of work: translation"
  3. 12w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-07-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Noosfere author id → 2147216099
    Occupation → writer, classical scholar, translator +2
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/43072|batch #43072]]: substitute P214 reference with P227 reference (1)"
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