Robert Edgcumbe

politician; (1851-1929)
Person human Q39001825
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Robert Edgcumbe

Summary

Robert Edgcumbe is a human[1]. He was born on March 13, 1851[2]. He died on September 29, 1929[3]. He worked as a politician[4], lawyer[5], and writer[6]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Robert Edgcumbe was born on March 13, 1851[2].
  • Robert Edgcumbe died on September 29, 1929[3].
  • Robert Edgcumbe's father was Edward Pearce[8].
  • Robert Edgcumbe's mother was Clara Jane Palmer[9].
  • Robert Edgcumbe was married to Frances Foley[10].
  • Robert Edgcumbe was married to Clara Jane Constance Conybeare[11].
  • Robert Edgcumbe was married to Frances Foley[12].
  • A child of Robert Edgcumbe was Edward Humphrey Edgcumbe[13].
  • A child of Robert Edgcumbe was John Aubrey Edgcumbe[14].
  • A child of Robert Edgcumbe was Oliver Edgcumbe[15].
  • A child of Robert Edgcumbe was Ursula Edgcumbe[16].
  • Robert Edgcumbe worked as a politician[4].
  • Robert Edgcumbe worked as a lawyer[5].
  • Robert Edgcumbe worked as a writer[6].
  • Robert Edgcumbe held the position of High Sheriff of Cornwall[17].
  • Robert Edgcumbe's education included a stint at King's College[18].
  • Robert Edgcumbe's education included a stint at Lincoln's Inn[19].
  • Robert Edgcumbe is recorded as male[20].
  • Robert Edgcumbe's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Robert Edgcumbe's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[22].
  • Robert Edgcumbe's residence is recorded as Dorchester[23].
  • Robert Edgcumbe's residence is recorded as Reperry[24].
  • Robert Edgcumbe's family name is recorded as Edgcumbe[25].
  • Robert Edgcumbe's given name is recorded as Robert[26].
  • Robert Edgcumbe's given name is recorded as Edward[27].

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Origins and Family

Robert Edgcumbe was born on March 13, 1851[2]. His father was Edward Pearce[8]. His mother was Clara Jane Palmer[9].

Education

Educated at King's College[18], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1441[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31] and Lincoln's Inn[19], an Inns of Court[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1444[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4], lawyer[5], and writer[6]. Robert Edgcumbe held the position of High Sheriff of Cornwall[17].

Personal Life

Spouses include Frances Foley[10], 1867–1953[35] and Clara Jane Constance Conybeare[11]. Children include Edward Humphrey Edgcumbe[13], 1885–1964[36]; John Aubrey Edgcumbe[14]; Oliver Edgcumbe[15], 1892–1956[37]; and Ursula Edgcumbe[16], a painter[38], 1900–1985[39].

Death and Burial

Robert Edgcumbe died on September 29, 1929[3].

Why It Matters

Robert Edgcumbe is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

FAQs

Who were Robert Edgcumbe's parents?

Robert Edgcumbe's father was Edward Pearce[8]. Robert Edgcumbe's mother was Clara Jane Palmer[9].

Who was Robert Edgcumbe married to?

Robert Edgcumbe's spouses include Frances Foley[10], Clara Jane Constance Conybeare[11], and Frances Foley[12].

What did Robert Edgcumbe do for work?

Robert Edgcumbe worked as politician[4], lawyer[5], and writer[6].

Where did Robert Edgcumbe go to school?

Robert Edgcumbe was educated at King's College[18] and Lincoln's Inn[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [20] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [8] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] ↑ . The London Gazette 26713. wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [14] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] ↑ . National Portrait Gallery. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] ↑ . The London Gazette 26713. wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . The London Gazette 26713. wikidata.org.
  20. [24] ↑ . The London Gazette 26713. wikidata.org.
  21. [2] ↑ . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . The London Gazette 26713. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . The London Gazette 26713. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . The London Gazette 26713. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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