John Roebuck

English inventor
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John Roebuck

Summary

John Roebuck is a human[1]. He was born in Sheffield[2]. He was born on January 1, 1718[3]. He passed away in Bo'ness[4]. He died on July 17, 1794[5]. He worked as an inventor[6], chemist[7], physician[8], and businessperson[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Sheffield[2], John Roebuck…
  • John Roebuck died in Bo'ness[4].
  • John Roebuck was born on January 1, 1718[3].
  • John Roebuck died on July 17, 1794[5].
  • A child of John Roebuck was Benjamin Roebuck[11].
  • John Roebuck held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[12].
  • John Roebuck's professions included inventor[6].
  • John Roebuck's professions included chemist[7].
  • John Roebuck worked as a physician[8].
  • John Roebuck worked as a businessperson[9].
  • John Roebuck's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[13].
  • John Roebuck received the Fellow of the Royal Society[14].
  • John Roebuck was a member of Royal Society[15].
  • John Roebuck is recorded as male[16].
  • John Roebuck's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • John Roebuck's family name is recorded as Roebuck[18].
  • John Roebuck's given name is recorded as John[19].
  • John Roebuck's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[20].
  • John Roebuck's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[21].
  • John Roebuck's sibling is recorded as Ebenezer Roebuck[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Sheffield[2], John Roebuck… he was born on January 1, 1718[3].

Education

John Roebuck's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include inventor[6], chemist[7], physician[8], and businessperson[9].

Recognition

John Roebuck received the Fellow of the Royal Society[14].

Personal Life

A child of John Roebuck was Benjamin Roebuck[11].

Death and Burial

John Roebuck died on July 17, 1794[5]. He died in Bo'ness[4].

Why It Matters

John Roebuck has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

FAQs

Where was John Roebuck born?

John Roebuck's place of birth was Sheffield[2].

Where did John Roebuck die?

John Roebuck passed away in Bo'ness[4].

What did John Roebuck do for work?

John Roebuck worked as inventor[6], chemist[7], physician[8], and businessperson[9].

Where did John Roebuck go to school?

John Roebuck was educated at University of Edinburgh[13].

What awards did John Roebuck receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Benjamin Roebuck
    Place of birth Sheffield
    Occupation
    Educated at University of Edinburgh
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