George Robertson

American congressman (1790-1874)
Person human Q1508191
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George Robertson

Summary

George Robertson is a human[1]. Born in Mercer County[2], he… he was born on November 18, 1790[3]. He died in Lexington[4]. He died on May 16, 1874[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • George Robertson's place of birth was Mercer County[2].
  • George Robertson passed away in Lexington[4].
  • George Robertson was born on November 18, 1790[3].
  • George Robertson died on May 16, 1874[5].
  • George Robertson held citizenship in United States[10].
  • George Robertson's professions included politician[6].
  • George Robertson worked as a lawyer[7].
  • George Robertson's professions included judge[8].
  • George Robertson held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[11].
  • George Robertson held the position of member of the Kentucky House of Representatives[12].
  • George Robertson was educated at Transylvania University[13].
  • George Robertson is recorded as male[14].
  • George Robertson's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • George Robertson was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[16].
  • George Robertson's Commons category is recorded as George Robertson (congressman)[17].
  • George Robertson's family name is recorded as Robertson[18].
  • George Robertson's given name is recorded as George[19].
  • George Robertson's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[20].
  • George Robertson's described by source is recorded as A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825[21].
  • George Robertson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • George Robertson's sibling is recorded as Martha Robertson McKee[23].
  • George Robertson's social classification is recorded as slave owner[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Mercer County[2], George Robertson… he was born on November 18, 1790[3].

Education

George Robertson's education included a stint at Transylvania University[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[11], a member of parliament[25], in United States[26] and member of the Kentucky House of Representatives[12].

Personal Life

George Robertson was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[16].

Death and Burial

George Robertson died on May 16, 1874[5]. He died in Lexington[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for George Robertson include Robertson County[27], a county of Kentucky[28], in United States[29], founded in 1867[30].

Why It Matters

George Robertson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Entities named for him include Robertson County[27], a county of Kentucky[28], in United States[29], founded in 1867[30].

FAQs

Where was George Robertson born?

George Robertson's place of birth was Mercer County[2].

Where did George Robertson die?

George Robertson passed away in Lexington[4].

What did George Robertson do for work?

George Robertson worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8].

Where did George Robertson go to school?

George Robertson was educated at Transylvania University[13].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . 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] . washingtonpost.com. washingtonpost.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [27] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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