Robert Palk

British priest and politician (1717-1798)
Person human Q7348261
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Summary

Robert Palk's place of birth was Ashburton[1]. He was born on December 1, 1717[2]. He died in Devon[3]. He died on April 29, 1798[4]. He worked as a politician[5].

Key Facts

  • Father: Walter Palk[6]
  • Mother: Frances Abraham[7]
  • Spouse: Anne Vansittart[8]
  • Child: Anne Palk[9], Sir Lawrence Palk, 2nd Baronet[10]
  • Position held: member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain[11], member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain[12], member of the 14th Parliament of Great Britain[13], member of the 15th Parliament of Great Britain[14], member of the 16th Parliament of Great Britain[15]
  • Religion or worldview: Anglicanism[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Noble title: baronet[18]
  • Honorific prefix: Sir[19]
  • Family name: Palk[20]
  • Given name: Robert[21]
  • Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[22], オックスフォード大学卒業生:オックスフォード大学の構成員、1715-1886[23]

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Personal Life

Children include Anne Palk[9], 1763–1791[24] and Sir Lawrence Palk, 2nd Baronet[10], a politician[25], 1766–1813[26].

FAQs

Where was Robert Palk born?

Born in Ashburton[1].

Where did Robert Palk die?

Robert Palk died in Devon[3].

Who were Robert Palk's parents?

Robert Palk's father was Walter Palk[6]. Robert Palk's mother was Frances Abraham[7].

Who was Robert Palk married to?

Robert Palk's spouses include Anne Vansittart[8].

What did Robert Palk do for work?

Robert Palk worked as politician[5].

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  3. [17] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [6] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [7] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [8] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [9] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [4] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

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