Robert Chalmers, 1st Baron Chalmers

British civil servant, and Pali and Buddhist scholar (1858-1938)
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Robert Chalmers, 1st Baron Chalmers

Summary

Robert Chalmers, 1st Baron Chalmers is a human[1]. Born in Stoke Newington[2], he… he was born on August 18, 1858[3]. He died on November 17, 1938[4]. He worked as a scientist[5] and politician[6].

Key Facts

  • Robert Chalmers, 1st Baron Chalmers's place of birth was Stoke Newington[2].
  • Robert Chalmers, 1st Baron Chalmers was born on August 18, 1858[3].
  • Robert Chalmers, 1st Baron Chalmers died on November 17, 1938[4].
  • Robert Chalmers, 1st Baron Chalmers's father was John Chalmers[7].
  • Robert Chalmers, 1st Baron Chalmers's mother was Julia Mackay[8].
  • Robert Chalmers, 1st Baron Chalmers was married to Maud Mary Pigott[9].
  • Robert Chalmers, 1st Baron Chalmers was married to Iris Florence Biles[10].
  • A child of Robert Chalmers, 1st Baron Chalmers was Ralph Chalmers[11].
  • A child of Robert Chalmers, 1st Baron Chalmers was Mabel Chalmers[12].
  • A child of Robert Chalmers, 1st Baron Chalmers was Robert Chalmers[13].
  • Robert Chalmers, 1st Baron Chalmers held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Robert Chalmers, 1st Baron Chalmers held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Robert Chalmers, 1st Baron Chalmers worked as a scientist[5].
  • Robert Chalmers, 1st Baron Chalmers's professions included politician[6].
  • Robert Chalmers, 1st Baron Chalmers held the position of Member of the Privy Council of Ireland[16].
  • Robert Chalmers, 1st Baron Chalmers held the position of Governor of British Ceylon[17].
  • Robert Chalmers, 1st Baron Chalmers held the position of member of the House of Lords[18].
  • Robert Chalmers, 1st Baron Chalmers was educated at Oriel College[19].
  • Robert Chalmers, 1st Baron Chalmers is recorded as male[20].
  • Robert Chalmers, 1st Baron Chalmers's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Robert Chalmers, 1st Baron Chalmers's family is recorded as Baron Chalmers[22].
  • Robert Chalmers, 1st Baron Chalmers's noble title is recorded as Baron Chalmers[23].
  • Robert Chalmers, 1st Baron Chalmers's Commons category is recorded as Robert Chalmers, 1st Baron Chalmers[24].
  • Robert Chalmers, 1st Baron Chalmers's family name is recorded as Chalmers[25].
  • Robert Chalmers, 1st Baron Chalmers's given name is recorded as Robert[26].

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Origins and Family

Robert Chalmers, 1st Baron Chalmers's place of birth was Stoke Newington[2]. He was born on August 18, 1858[3]. His father was John Chalmers[7]. His mother was Julia Mackay[8].

Education

Robert Chalmers, 1st Baron Chalmers's education included a stint at Oriel College[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include scientist[5] and politician[6]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of Ireland[16]; Governor of British Ceylon[17], a position[27], in British Empire[28], founded in 1795[29]; and member of the House of Lords[18], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1801[32].

Personal Life

Spouses include Maud Mary Pigott[9] and Iris Florence Biles[10]. Children include Ralph Chalmers[11], a fencer[33], 1891–1915[34], of United Kingdom[35]; Mabel Chalmers[12]; and Robert Chalmers[13], 1894–1915[36].

Death and Burial

Robert Chalmers, 1st Baron Chalmers died on November 17, 1938[4].

FAQs

Where was Robert Chalmers, 1st Baron Chalmers born?

Robert Chalmers, 1st Baron Chalmers was born in Stoke Newington[2].

Who were Robert Chalmers, 1st Baron Chalmers's parents?

Robert Chalmers, 1st Baron Chalmers's father was John Chalmers[7]. Robert Chalmers, 1st Baron Chalmers's mother was Julia Mackay[8].

Who was Robert Chalmers, 1st Baron Chalmers married to?

Robert Chalmers, 1st Baron Chalmers's spouses include Maud Mary Pigott[9] and Iris Florence Biles[10].

What did Robert Chalmers, 1st Baron Chalmers do for work?

Robert Chalmers, 1st Baron Chalmers worked as scientist[5] and politician[6].

Where did Robert Chalmers, 1st Baron Chalmers go to school?

Robert Chalmers, 1st Baron Chalmers was educated at Oriel College[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [20] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . worldstatesmen.org. worldstatesmen.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . wikidata.org.
  20. [6] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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