Robert Bridges

British writer (1844-1930)
Person human Q925991
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Robert Bridges

Summary

Robert Bridges is a human[1]. He was born in Kent[2]. He was born on October 23, 1844[3]. He passed away in Oxford[4]. He died on April 21, 1930[5]. He worked as a poet[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (97 views/month, #7,222 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kent[2], Robert Bridges…
  • Robert Bridges died in Oxford[4].
  • Robert Bridges was born on October 23, 1844[3].
  • Robert Bridges was born on January 1, 1844[9].
  • Robert Bridges died on April 21, 1930[5].
  • Robert Bridges died on January 1, 1930[10].
  • Burial took place at Church of St Peter and St Paul, Yattendon[11].
  • Robert Bridges's father was John Thomas Bridges[12].
  • Robert Bridges's mother was Harriett Elizabeth Affleck[13].
  • Among Robert Bridges's spouses was Monica Bridges[14].
  • A child of Robert Bridges was Elizabeth Daryush[15].
  • A child of Robert Bridges was Margaret Bridges[16].
  • A child of Robert Bridges was Edward Bridges, 1st Baron Bridges[17].
  • Robert Bridges held citizenship in United Kingdom[18].
  • English was Robert Bridges's native language[19].
  • Robert Bridges worked as a poet[6].
  • Robert Bridges worked as a writer[7].
  • Robert Bridges held the position of Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Robert Bridges was educated at Corpus Christi College[21].
  • Robert Bridges was educated at Eton College[22].
  • Robert Bridges was educated at Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry[23].
  • Robert Bridges received the Order of Merit[24].
  • Robert Bridges's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[25].
  • Robert Bridges is recorded as male[26].
  • Robert Bridges's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Robert Bridges's place of birth was Kent[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 23, 1844[3] and January 1, 1844[9]. His father was John Thomas Bridges[12]. His mother was Harriett Elizabeth Affleck[13]. English was his native language[19].

Education

Educated at Corpus Christi College[21], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1517[30], headquartered in Oxford[31]; Eton College[22], a public school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1440[34]; and Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry[23], a medical school[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1123[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6] and writer[7]. Robert Bridges held the position of Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom[20].

Recognition

Robert Bridges received the Order of Merit[24].

Personal Life

Robert Bridges was married to Monica Bridges[14]. Children include Elizabeth Daryush[15], a poet[38], 1887–1977[39]; Margaret Bridges[16], 1889–1926[40]; and Edward Bridges, 1st Baron Bridges[17], a politician[41], 1892–1969[42], of United Kingdom[43], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[44]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism[25].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 21, 1930[5] and January 1, 1930[10]. Robert Bridges passed away in Oxford[4]. He is buried at Church of St Peter and St Paul, Yattendon[11].

Why It Matters

Robert Bridges ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (97 views/month, #7,222 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Robert Bridges born?

Robert Bridges's place of birth was Kent[2].

Where did Robert Bridges die?

Robert Bridges passed away in Oxford[4].

Who were Robert Bridges's parents?

Robert Bridges's father was John Thomas Bridges[12]. Robert Bridges's mother was Harriett Elizabeth Affleck[13].

Who was Robert Bridges married to?

Robert Bridges's spouses include Monica Bridges[14].

What did Robert Bridges do for work?

Robert Bridges worked as poet[6] and writer[7].

Where did Robert Bridges go to school?

Robert Bridges was educated at Corpus Christi College[21], Eton College[22], and Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry[23].

What awards did Robert Bridges receive?

Honors received include Order of Merit[24].

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  3. [26] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [14] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [15] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
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  17. [6] . poets.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  19. [11] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . EB-11 / Bridges, Robert. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [9] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [10] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947), 1922 Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition +6
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    Child Elizabeth Daryush, Margaret Bridges, Edward Bridges, 1st Baron Bridges
    Occupation poet, writer
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