Robert Grant
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Summary
Robert Grant was born on January 1, 1779[1], in Bengal[2]. He died on July 9, 1838[3]. He worked as a politician[4], writer[5], poet[6], hymnwriter[7], and governor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (143 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Poonah[10]
- Father: Charles Grant[11]
- Mother: Jane Fraser[12]
- Spouse: Margaret Davidson[13]
- Child: Charles Grant[14], Robert Grant[15], Sibylla Sophia Grant[16], Constance Charemelle Grant[17]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18], Kingdom of Great Britain[19]
- Occupation: lawyer[20]
- Position held: member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], Governor of Bombay[22], member of the 10th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], member of the 6th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24], member of the 8th Parliament of the United Kingdom[25], member of the 9th Parliament of the United Kingdom[26]
- Educated at: Magdalene College[27]
- Award received: Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Order of the Welfs[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Commons category: Robert Grant (MP)[30]
- Archives at: National Library of Wales[31]
- Family name: Grant[32]
- Given name: Robert[33]
- Work location: London[34]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[36]
- Different from: Robert Grant[37]
- Sibling: Charles Grant, 1st Baron Glenelg[38]
- Candidacy in election: 1832 United Kingdom general election[39], 1818 United Kingdom general election[40], 1826 United Kingdom general election[41], 1831 United Kingdom general election[42]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Christian Hymns[43]
- Writing language: English[44]
Why It Matters
Robert Grant is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
Where was Robert Grant born?
Robert Grant was born in Bengal[2].
Who were Robert Grant's parents?
Robert Grant's father was Charles Grant[11]. Robert Grant's mother was Jane Fraser[12].
Who was Robert Grant married to?
Robert Grant's spouses include Margaret Davidson[13].
What did Robert Grant do for work?
Robert Grant worked as a politician[4], writer[5], poet[6], hymnwriter[7], and governor[8].
Where did Robert Grant go to school?
Robert Grant was educated at Magdalene College[27].
What awards did Robert Grant receive?
Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Order of the Welfs[28].