Robert Fitzroy
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Summary
Robert Fitzroy was born on July 5, 1805[1], in Ampton Hall[2]. He died on April 30, 1865[3], in London[4]. He worked as an explorer[5], politician[6], meteorologist[7], and naval officer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,261 views/month, #7,052 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Upper Norwood[10]
- Date of birth: June 1805[11], 1805[12], June 15, 1805[13]
- Date of death: 1865[14]
- Place of burial: London[15]
- Father: Lord Charles FitzRoy[16]
- Mother: Frances Stewart[17]
- Spouse: Mary Henrietta O’Brien[18], Maria Isabella Smyth[19]
- Child: Emily-Unah FitzRoy[20], Robert O’Brien FitzRoy[21], Fanny FitzRoy[22], Katherine FitzRoy[23], Laura Maria Elizabeth Fitzroy[24]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[25], United Kingdom[26]
- Field of work: geography[27]
- Position held: Governor-General of New Zealand[28], member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[29], Flag Lieutenant[30]
- Educated at: Royal Naval Academy[31]
- Notable work: weather forecasting[32]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[33], Founder’s Medal[34]
- Member of: Royal Society[35], Travellers Club[36]
- Sex or gender: male[37]
- Member of political party: Conservative Party[38]
- Military branch: Royal Navy[39]
- Commons category: Robert FitzRoy[40]
- Military, police or special rank: vice admiral[41], captain[42], lieutenant[43], rear admiral[44]
- Cause of death: exsanguination[45]
- Family name: FitzRoy[46]
- Given name: Robert[47]
- Topic's main category: Category:Robert FitzRoy[48]
- Commons gallery: Robert FitzRoy[49]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Robert Fitzroy include Mount Fitz Roy[50], a mountain[51], in Chile[52]; storm glass[53]; 8330 Fitzroy[54], an asteroid[55]; and Fitzroy Point[56], a headland[57].
Why It Matters
Robert Fitzroy has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]
He is credited with the discovery of storm glass[60]. Entities named for him include Mount Fitz Roy[50], a mountain[51], in Chile[52]; storm glass[53]; 8330 Fitzroy[54], an asteroid[55]; and Fitzroy Point[56], a headland[57].
FAQs
Where was Robert Fitzroy born?
Robert Fitzroy's place of birth was Ampton Hall[2].
Where did Robert Fitzroy die?
Robert Fitzroy passed away in London[4].
Who were Robert Fitzroy's parents?
Robert Fitzroy's father was Lord Charles FitzRoy[16]. Robert Fitzroy's mother was Frances Stewart[17].
Who was Robert Fitzroy married to?
Robert Fitzroy's spouses include Mary Henrietta O’Brien[18] and Maria Isabella Smyth[19].
What did Robert Fitzroy do for work?
Robert Fitzroy worked as an explorer[5], politician[6], meteorologist[7], and naval officer[8].
Where did Robert Fitzroy go to school?
Robert Fitzroy was educated at Royal Naval Academy[31].
What awards did Robert Fitzroy receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[33] and Founder’s Medal[34].
What did Robert Fitzroy discover?
Robert Fitzroy is credited as discoverer of storm glass[60].