Robert Hichens

British sailor (1882–1940) who survived the sinking of the Titanic
Person human Q456597
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Robert Hichens

Summary

Robert Hichens is a human[1]. He was born in Cornwall[2]. He was born on September 16, 1882[3]. He passed away in Aberdeen[4]. He died on September 23, 1940[5]. He worked as a sailor[6]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (352 views/month, #6,994 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Robert Hichens was born in Cornwall[2].
  • Robert Hichens died in Aberdeen[4].
  • Robert Hichens was born on September 16, 1882[3].
  • Robert Hichens died on September 23, 1940[5].
  • Burial took place at Trinity Cemetery, Aberdeen[8].
  • Robert Hichens held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • Robert Hichens held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • Robert Hichens's professions included sailor[6].
  • Robert Hichens is recorded as male[11].
  • Robert Hichens's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Robert Hichens's Commons category is recorded as Robert Hichens[13].
  • The cause of death was heart failure[14].
  • Robert Hichens was part of the conflict World War I[15].
  • Robert Hichens's family name is recorded as Hichens[16].
  • Robert Hichens's given name is recorded as Robert[17].
  • Robert Hichens's significant event is recorded as RMS Titanic maiden voyage[18].
  • Robert Hichens's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[19].
  • Robert Hichens's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • Robert Hichens's member of the crew of is recorded as Titanic[21].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Cornwall[2], Robert Hichens… he was born on September 16, 1882[3].

Career and Affiliations

Robert Hichens worked as a sailor[6].

Death and Burial

Robert Hichens died on September 23, 1940[5]. He died in Aberdeen[4]. The cause of death was heart failure[14]. He is buried at Trinity Cemetery, Aberdeen[8].

Why It Matters

Robert Hichens ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (352 views/month, #6,994 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

FAQs

Where was Robert Hichens born?

Robert Hichens was born in Cornwall[2].

Where did Robert Hichens die?

Robert Hichens died in Aberdeen[4].

What did Robert Hichens do for work?

Robert Hichens worked as sailor[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . Encyclopedia Titanica. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Encyclopedia Titanica. wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . Encyclopedia Titanica. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Encyclopedia Titanica. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of burial Trinity Cemetery, Aberdeen
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    Member of the crew of Titanic
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