Thomas William Robertson

English dramatist and innovative stage director (1829–1871)
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Summary

Thomas William Robertson was born on January 9, 1829[1], in Newark-on-Trent[2]. He died on February 3, 1871[3], in London[4]. He worked as a playwright[5], theatrical director[6], and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Abney Park Cemetery[9]
  • Father: William Shaftoe Robertson[10]
  • Child: Thomas William Shaftoe Robertson[11]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12]
  • Sex or gender: male[13]
  • Commons category: Thomas William Robertson[14]
  • Family name: Robertson[15]
  • Given name: Thomas[16], William[17]
  • Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[18], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[19], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[20], Library of the World's Best Literature[21], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[23]
  • Writing language: English[24]

Why It Matters

Thomas William Robertson has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was Thomas William Robertson born?

Thomas William Robertson's place of birth was Newark-on-Trent[2].

Where did Thomas William Robertson die?

Thomas William Robertson passed away in London[4].

Who were Thomas William Robertson's parents?

Thomas William Robertson's father was William Shaftoe Robertson[10].

What did Thomas William Robertson do for work?

Thomas William Robertson worked as a playwright[5], theatrical director[6], and writer[7].

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  3. [13] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [7] ↑ . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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