Robert Hay

Scottish traveller, antiquarian, and early Egyptologist
Person human Q3435363
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Summary

Robert Hay was born on January 6, 1799[1], in Duns Castle[2]. He died on November 4, 1863[3], in East Lothian[4]. He worked as an egyptologist[5], archaeologist[6], and traveler[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Father: Robert Hay[9]
  • Mother: Janet Erskine[10]
  • Spouse: Kalitza Psaraki[11]
  • Child: Kalitza Janet Erskine Christian Hay[12], Robert James Alexander Hay[13], James William Hay[14]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Commons category: Robert Hay (Egyptologist)[17]
  • Given name: Robert[18]
  • Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[19]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[20]

Why It Matters

Robert Hay has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21]

FAQs

Where was Robert Hay born?

Robert Hay's place of birth was Duns Castle[2].

Where did Robert Hay die?

Robert Hay passed away in East Lothian[4].

Who were Robert Hay's parents?

Robert Hay's father was Robert Hay[9]. Robert Hay's mother was Janet Erskine[10].

Who was Robert Hay married to?

Robert Hay's spouses include Kalitza Psaraki[11].

What did Robert Hay do for work?

Robert Hay worked as an egyptologist[5], archaeologist[6], and traveler[7].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [14] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [1] ↑ . Benezit Dictionary of Artists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [21] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sitelink count → 10
    Wikipedia languages → ['ar', 'ca', 'commons', 'de', 'en', 'es', 'fr', 'it', 'pt', 'ur']
    Claims rich → —
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  2. 9w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed → English
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  3. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → —
    Described by source → Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900
    Occupation → Egyptologist, archaeologist, traveler
    Spouse → Kalitza Psaraki
    + 12 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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