Robert Burton
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Robert Burton
Summary
Robert Burton is a human[1]. His place of birth was Leicestershire[2]. He was born on February 8, 1577[3]. He passed away in Oxford[4]. He died on January 25, 1640[5]. He worked as an essayist[6], writer[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (257 views/month, #7,171 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Leicestershire[2], Robert Burton…
- Robert Burton died in Oxford[4].
- Robert Burton was born on February 8, 1577[3].
- Robert Burton was born on January 1, 1577[10].
- Robert Burton died on January 25, 1640[5].
- Robert Burton died on January 1, 1640[11].
- Burial took place at Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford[12].
- Robert Burton held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
- Robert Burton's professions included essayist[6].
- Robert Burton worked as a writer[7].
- Robert Burton's professions included university teacher[8].
- Robert Burton's field of work was renaissance humanism[14].
- Robert Burton's field of work was English-language literature[15].
- Among Robert Burton's employers was University of Oxford[16].
- Robert Burton was educated at Brasenose College[17].
- Robert Burton's education included a stint at Bishop Vesey's Grammar School[18].
- A notable work attributed to Robert Burton is The Anatomy of Melancholy[19].
- Robert Burton's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[20].
- Robert Burton is recorded as male[21].
- Robert Burton's instance of is recorded as human[22].
- Robert Burton's Commons category is recorded as Robert Burton (scholar)[23].
- Robert Burton's family name is recorded as Burton[24].
- Robert Burton's given name is recorded as Robert[25].
- Robert Burton's pseudonym is recorded as Democritus junior[26].
- Robert Burton's depicted by is recorded as Robert Burton (1576/1577–1640)[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: GB[29]
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Began / founded: 1577-02-08[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1640-01-25[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: 944e7862-0c57-42d7-9982-c21fffb5160d[32]
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Leicestershire[2], Robert Burton… Recorded date of birth include February 8, 1577[3] and January 1, 1577[10].
Education
Educated at Brasenose College[17], a college of the University of Oxford[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1509[35], headquartered in Oxford[36] and Bishop Vesey's Grammar School[18], a grammar school[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 2012[39].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include essayist[6], writer[7], and university teacher[8]. Fields of work include renaissance humanism[14], a cultural movement[40] and English-language literature[15], a sub-set of literature[41]. Robert Burton was employed by University of Oxford[16].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Robert Burton is The Anatomy of Melancholy[19].
Personal Life
Robert Burton's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[20].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include January 25, 1640[5] and January 1, 1640[11]. Robert Burton died in Oxford[4]. Burial took place at Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford[12].
Why It Matters
Robert Burton ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (257 views/month, #7,171 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
Works attributed to him include The Anatomy of Melancholy[44], a literary work[45].
FAQs
Where was Robert Burton born?
Born in Leicestershire[2], Robert Burton…
Where did Robert Burton die?
Robert Burton died in Oxford[4].
What did Robert Burton do for work?
Robert Burton worked as essayist[6], writer[7], and university teacher[8].
Where did Robert Burton go to school?
Robert Burton was educated at Brasenose College[17] and Bishop Vesey's Grammar School[18].