Thomas William Robertson

English dramatist and innovative stage director (1829–1871)
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Thomas William Robertson

Summary

Thomas William Robertson is a human[1]. Born in Newark-on-Trent[2], he… he was born on January 9, 1829[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on February 3, 1871[5]. He worked as a playwright[6], theatrical director[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Thomas William Robertson's place of birth was Newark-on-Trent[2].
  • Thomas William Robertson passed away in London[4].
  • Thomas William Robertson was born on January 9, 1829[3].
  • Thomas William Robertson died on February 3, 1871[5].
  • Burial took place at Abney Park Cemetery[10].
  • Thomas William Robertson's father was William Shaftoe Robertson[11].
  • A child of Thomas William Robertson was Thomas William Shaftoe Robertson[12].
  • Thomas William Robertson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Thomas William Robertson's professions included playwright[6].
  • Thomas William Robertson worked as a theatrical director[7].
  • Thomas William Robertson's professions included writer[8].
  • Thomas William Robertson is recorded as male[14].
  • Thomas William Robertson's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Thomas William Robertson's Commons category is recorded as Thomas William Robertson[16].
  • Thomas William Robertson's family name is recorded as Robertson[17].
  • Thomas William Robertson's given name is recorded as Thomas[18].
  • Thomas William Robertson's given name is recorded as William[19].
  • Thomas William Robertson's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[20].
  • Thomas William Robertson's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21].
  • Thomas William Robertson's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[22].
  • Thomas William Robertson's described by source is recorded as Library of the World's Best Literature[23].
  • Thomas William Robertson's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[24].
  • Thomas William Robertson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Thomas William Robertson's writing language is recorded as English[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas William Robertson's place of birth was Newark-on-Trent[2]. He was born on January 9, 1829[3]. His father was William Shaftoe Robertson[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include playwright[6], theatrical director[7], and writer[8].

Personal Life

A child of Thomas William Robertson was Thomas William Shaftoe Robertson[12].

Death and Burial

Thomas William Robertson died on February 3, 1871[5]. He passed away in London[4]. Burial took place at Abney Park Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Thomas William Robertson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Thomas William Robertson born?

Born in Newark-on-Trent[2], Thomas William Robertson…

Where did Thomas William Robertson die?

Thomas William Robertson passed away in London[4].

Who were Thomas William Robertson's parents?

Thomas William Robertson's father was William Shaftoe Robertson[11].

What did Thomas William Robertson do for work?

Thomas William Robertson worked as playwright[6], theatrical director[7], and writer[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 24d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Thomas William Shaftoe Robertson
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    Place of death London
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