Robert O'Hara Burke
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Summary
Robert O'Hara Burke is a human[1]. He was born in County Galway[2]. He was born on May 6, 1821[3]. He died in Cooper Creek[4]. He died on June 28, 1861[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], police officer[7], and police officer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,011 views/month, #7,222 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in County Galway[2].
- Robert O'Hara Burke passed away in Cooper Creek[4].
- Robert O'Hara Burke was born on May 6, 1821[3].
- Robert O'Hara Burke was born on 1821[10].
- Robert O'Hara Burke died on June 28, 1861[5].
- Robert O'Hara Burke died on July 1, 1861[11].
- Burial took place at Melbourne General Cemetery[12].
- Robert O'Hara Burke's father was James Hardiman Burke[13].
- Robert O'Hara Burke's mother was Anne O'Hara[14].
- Robert O'Hara Burke held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
- Robert O'Hara Burke's professions included explorer[6].
- Robert O'Hara Burke's professions included police officer[7].
- Robert O'Hara Burke worked as a police officer[8].
- Robert O'Hara Burke's education included a stint at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[16].
- Robert O'Hara Burke received the Founder’s Medal[17].
- Robert O'Hara Burke is recorded as male[18].
- Robert O'Hara Burke's instance of is recorded as human[19].
- Robert O'Hara Burke's Commons category is recorded as Robert O'Hara Burke[20].
- Robert O'Hara Burke's family name is recorded as Burke[21].
- Robert O'Hara Burke's given name is recorded as Robert[22].
- Robert O'Hara Burke's given name is recorded as O'Hara[23].
- Robert O'Hara Burke's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Robert O'Hara Burke[24].
- Robert O'Hara Burke's Commons gallery is recorded as Robert O'Hara Burke[25].
- Robert O'Hara Burke's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26].
- Robert O'Hara Burke's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in County Galway[2], Robert O'Hara Burke… Recorded date of birth include May 6, 1821[3] and 1821[10]. His father was James Hardiman Burke[13]. His mother was Anne O'Hara[14].
Education
Robert O'Hara Burke's education included a stint at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[16].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include explorer[6] and police officer[7].
Recognition
Robert O'Hara Burke received the Founder’s Medal[17].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include June 28, 1861[5] and July 1, 1861[11]. Robert O'Hara Burke died in Cooper Creek[4]. He is buried at Melbourne General Cemetery[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Robert O'Hara Burke include Burke and Wills expedition[28], an expedition[29]; Burketown[30], a town[31], in Australia[32], founded in 1865[33]; and Burke River[34], a river[35], in Australia[36].
Why It Matters
Robert O'Hara Burke ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,011 views/month, #7,222 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
Entities named for him include Burke and Wills expedition[28], an expedition[29]; Burketown[30], a town[31], in Australia[32], founded in 1865[33]; and Burke River[34], a river[35], in Australia[36].
FAQs
Where was Robert O'Hara Burke born?
Robert O'Hara Burke was born in County Galway[2].
Where did Robert O'Hara Burke die?
Robert O'Hara Burke died in Cooper Creek[4].
Who were Robert O'Hara Burke's parents?
Robert O'Hara Burke's father was James Hardiman Burke[13]. Robert O'Hara Burke's mother was Anne O'Hara[14].
What did Robert O'Hara Burke do for work?
Robert O'Hara Burke worked as explorer[6], police officer[7], and police officer[8].
Where did Robert O'Hara Burke go to school?
Robert O'Hara Burke was educated at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[16].
What awards did Robert O'Hara Burke receive?
Honors received include Founder’s Medal[17].