Robert Sayer

English publisher, map and printseller (1725-1794)
Person human Q15430328
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Robert Sayer

Summary

Robert Sayer is a human[1]. Born in Sunderland[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1725[3]. He died on January 29, 1794[4]. He worked as a cartographer[5], publisher[6], and visual artist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Robert Sayer was born in Sunderland[2].
  • Robert Sayer was born on January 1, 1725[3].
  • Robert Sayer died on January 29, 1794[4].
  • Robert Sayer held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[9].
  • Robert Sayer worked as a cartographer[5].
  • Robert Sayer worked as a publisher[6].
  • Robert Sayer's professions included visual artist[7].
  • Among Robert Sayer's employers was Robert Sayer & Co[10].
  • Robert Sayer is recorded as male[11].
  • Robert Sayer's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Robert Sayer is part of Robert Thomas Sayer Jefferys[13].
  • Robert Sayer is part of Sayer & Bennett[14].
  • Robert Sayer's Commons category is recorded as Robert Sayer[15].
  • Robert Sayer's given name is recorded as Robert[16].
  • Robert Sayer's work location is recorded as London[17].
  • Robert Sayer's work location is recorded as London[18].
  • Robert Sayer's partner in business or sport is recorded as Thomas Jefferys[19].
  • Robert Sayer's partner in business or sport is recorded as John Bennett[20].
  • Robert Sayer's described by source is recorded as Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers[21].
  • Robert Sayer's Commons Creator page is recorded as Robert Sayer[22].
  • Robert Sayer's start of work period is recorded as January 1, 1748[23].
  • Robert Sayer's end of work period is recorded as January 1, 1794[24].
  • Robert Sayer's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject New York Public Library[25].
  • Robert Sayer's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as Scheepvaartmuseum Wikidataproject[26].
  • Robert Sayer's has works in the collection is recorded as Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Sunderland[2], Robert Sayer… he was born on January 1, 1725[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cartographer[5], publisher[6], and visual artist[7]. Robert Sayer was employed by him & Co[10].

Death and Burial

Robert Sayer died on January 29, 1794[4].

Why It Matters

Robert Sayer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Robert Sayer born?

Robert Sayer's place of birth was Sunderland[2].

What did Robert Sayer do for work?

Robert Sayer worked as cartographer[5], publisher[6], and visual artist[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [11] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . museabrugge.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [5] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . museabrugge.be. Retrieved . museabrugge.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . museabrugge.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [4] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Q131154876. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 10d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/33123|batch #33123]]: Remove redundant described by source (P1343) - ID P13576 is present."
  2. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation cartographer, publisher, visual artist
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/31724|batch #31724]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (18)"
  3. 21d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Ycba agent id 3238
    Isidore scholar id sayer_robert_cartographe
    Prabook id 1922084
    Rero id (legacy) A022793527
    + 77 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30846|batch #30846]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (4)"
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