Robert Morris
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Robert Morris
Summary
Robert Morris is a human[1]. He was born in Liverpool[2]. He was born on January 20, 1734[3]. He died in Philadelphia[4]. He died on May 9, 1806[5]. He worked as a politician[6], banker[7], merchant[8], financier[9], and slave trader[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Liverpool[2], Robert Morris…
- Robert Morris passed away in Philadelphia[4].
- Robert Morris was born on January 20, 1734[3].
- Robert Morris died on May 9, 1806[5].
- Robert Morris died on May 8, 1806[12].
- Burial took place at Christ Church, Philadelphia[13].
- Among Robert Morris's spouses was Mary White Morris[14].
- A child of Robert Morris was Thomas Morris[15].
- A child of Robert Morris was Robert Morris, Jr.[16].
- A child of Robert Morris was Hester Morris Marshall[17].
- A child of Robert Morris was Maria Morris Nixon[18].
- A child of Robert Morris was Henry Morris[19].
- Robert Morris held citizenship in United States[20].
- Robert Morris held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[21].
- Robert Morris's professions included politician[6].
- Robert Morris's professions included banker[7].
- Robert Morris's professions included merchant[8].
- Robert Morris's professions included financier[9].
- Robert Morris worked as a slave trader[10].
- Robert Morris held the position of member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives[22].
- Robert Morris held the position of Superintendent of Finance of the United States[23].
- Robert Morris held the position of United States senator[24].
- Robert Morris held the position of United States senator[25].
- Robert Morris held the position of United States senator[26].
- Robert Morris held the position of Delegate to the United States Constitutional Convention[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Robert Morris was born in Liverpool[2]. He was born on January 20, 1734[3].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], banker[7], merchant[8], financier[9], and slave trader[10]. Positions held include member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives[22], a position[28], in United States[29]; Superintendent of Finance of the United States[23], a position[30], in United States[31], founded in 1781[32]; United States senator[24], a position[33], in United States[34]; and Delegate to the United States Constitutional Convention[27].
Personal Life
Among Robert Morris's spouses was Mary White Morris[14]. Children include Thomas Morris[15], a politician[35], 1771–1849[36], of United States[37]; he, Jr.[16], a lawyer[38], 1769–1805[39], of United States[40]; Hester Morris Marshall[17], 1774–1816[41]; Maria Morris Nixon[18], 1779–1852[42], of United States[43]; and Henry Morris[19], 1784–1842[44]. His religion is recorded as Episcopal Church[45]. He was affiliated with the Federalist Party[46].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include May 9, 1806[5] and May 8, 1806[12]. Robert Morris passed away in Philadelphia[4]. He is buried at Christ Church, Philadelphia[13].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Robert Morris include Robert Morris University[47], a university[48], in United States[49], founded in 1921[50] and Morrisville[51], a borough of Pennsylvania[52], in United States[53], founded in 1624[54].
Why It Matters
Robert Morris has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
Entities named for him include Robert Morris University[47], a university[48], in United States[49], founded in 1921[50] and Morrisville[51], a borough of Pennsylvania[52], in United States[53], founded in 1624[54].
FAQs
Where was Robert Morris born?
Robert Morris's place of birth was Liverpool[2].
Where did Robert Morris die?
Robert Morris passed away in Philadelphia[4].
Who was Robert Morris married to?
Robert Morris's spouses include Mary White Morris[14].
What did Robert Morris do for work?
Robert Morris worked as politician[6], banker[7], merchant[8], financier[9], and slave trader[10].