Robert Scott

British engraver, born 1777
Person human Q7349658
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Summary

Robert Scott was born on November 13, 1777[1], in Lanark[2]. He died on January 1841[3] in Edinburgh[4]. He worked as an engraver[5] and painter[6]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: November 13, 1771[8]
  • Child: William Bell Scott[9], David Scott[10]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11], Kingdom of Great Britain[12]
  • Student: James Stewart[13], John Burnet[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Commons category: Robert Scott (engraver)[16]
  • Family name: Scott[17]
  • Given name: Robert[18]
  • Work location: Edinburgh[19]
  • Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[20]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[21]
  • Commons Creator page: Robert Scott[22]
  • Has works in the collection: Fitzwilliam Museum[23], National Library of Wales[24], Yale Center for British Art[25]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[26]
  • P14750: 2AF6-85C7-92FF-939E-559F[27]

FAQs

Where was Robert Scott born?

Robert Scott was born in Lanark[2].

Where did Robert Scott die?

Robert Scott died in Edinburgh[4].

What did Robert Scott do for work?

Robert Scott worked as an engraver[5] and painter[6].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  7. [10] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Scott, Robert. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [1] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  16. [13] ↑ . oxforddnb.com. oxforddnb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [14] ↑ . oxforddnb.com. oxforddnb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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