Robert Peel
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Summary
Robert Peel was born on February 5, 1788[1], in Ramsbottom[2]. He died on July 2, 1850[3], in Westminster[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and art collector[6]. He ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,768 views/month, #5,782 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Church of St Peter, Drayton Bassett[8]
- Father: Sir Robert Peel, 1st Baronet[9]
- Mother: Ellen Yates[10]
- Spouse: Julia Peel[11]
- Child: Arthur Peel[12], Sir Robert Peel, 3rd Baronet[13], William Peel[14], Julia Child-Villiers, Countess of Jersey[15], Frederick Peel[16], John Floyd Peel[17], Eliza Peel[18]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19], Kingdom of Great Britain[20]
- Field of work: politics[21]
- Position held: Prime Minister of the United Kingdom[22], Leader of the Opposition[23], Chancellor of the Exchequer[24], Home Secretary[25], Member of the Privy Council of Ireland[26], Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[27], member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom[28], member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[29], member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[30], member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom[31], member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[32], member of the 10th Parliament of the United Kingdom[33], member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom[34], member of the 5th Parliament of the United Kingdom[35]
- Employer: University of Glasgow[36]
- Educated at: Christ Church[37], Harrow School[38], Hipperholme Grammar School[39], Bury Grammar School[40]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[41]
- Member of: Royal Society[42], Chetham Society[43]
- Religion or worldview: Christianity[44]
- Sex or gender: male[45]
- Noble title: baronet[46], Peel baronets[47]
- Member of political party: Conservative Party[48]
- Military branch: British Army[49]
- Commons category: Robert Peel[50]
- Military, police or special rank: lieutenant[51]
- Cause of death: horse fall[52]
- Honorific prefix: The Right Honourable[53]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Robert Peel include police officer[54], a profession[55] and Peel Street, Montreal[56], a street[57], in Canada[58].
Why It Matters
Robert Peel has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
Entities named for him include police officer[54], a profession[55] and Peel Street, Montreal[56], a street[57], in Canada[58].
FAQs
Where was Robert Peel born?
Robert Peel was born in Ramsbottom[2].
Where did Robert Peel die?
Robert Peel died in Westminster[4].
Who were Robert Peel's parents?
Robert Peel's father was Sir Robert Peel, 1st Baronet[9]. Robert Peel's mother was Ellen Yates[10].
Who was Robert Peel married to?
Robert Peel's spouses include Julia Peel[11].
What did Robert Peel do for work?
Robert Peel worked as a politician[5] and art collector[6].
Where did Robert Peel go to school?
Robert Peel was educated at Christ Church[37], Harrow School[38], Hipperholme Grammar School[39], and Bury Grammar School[40].
What awards did Robert Peel receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[41].