Robert Swartwout

American general
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Robert Swartwout

Summary

Robert Swartwout is a human[1]. His place of birth was Poughkeepsie[2]. He was born on December 8, 1779[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on July 17, 1848[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Poughkeepsie[2], Robert Swartwout…
  • Robert Swartwout passed away in New York City[4].
  • Robert Swartwout was born on December 8, 1779[3].
  • Robert Swartwout died on July 17, 1848[5].
  • Robert Swartwout is buried at Trinity Church Cemetery[8].
  • Robert Swartwout's father was Abraham Swartwout[9].
  • A child of Robert Swartwout was Robert Swartwout, Jr.[10].
  • Robert Swartwout held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Robert Swartwout's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Robert Swartwout is recorded as male[12].
  • Robert Swartwout's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Robert Swartwout's Commons category is recorded as Robert Swartwout[14].
  • Robert Swartwout's military, police or special rank is recorded as brigadier general[15].
  • Robert Swartwout was part of the conflict War of 1812[16].
  • Robert Swartwout's family name is recorded as Swartwout[17].
  • Robert Swartwout's given name is recorded as Robert[18].
  • Robert Swartwout's described by source is recorded as Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[19].

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Origins and Family

Robert Swartwout was born in Poughkeepsie[2]. He was born on December 8, 1779[3]. His father was Abraham Swartwout[9].

Career and Affiliations

Robert Swartwout worked as a military personnel[6].

Personal Life

A child of Robert Swartwout was he, Jr.[10].

Death and Burial

Robert Swartwout died on July 17, 1848[5]. He died in New York City[4]. Burial took place at Trinity Church Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Robert Swartwout ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Robert Swartwout born?

Robert Swartwout was born in Poughkeepsie[2].

Where did Robert Swartwout die?

Robert Swartwout died in New York City[4].

Who were Robert Swartwout's parents?

Robert Swartwout's father was Abraham Swartwout[9].

What did Robert Swartwout do for work?

Robert Swartwout worked as military personnel[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 1d ago · William Avery Bot bot · 2026-06-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of burial Trinity Church Cemetery
    Image Robert Swartwout (United States Army brigadier general).jpg
    Fast id 1955274
    Wikidata description American general
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