Home / Politicians / Robert Wood Robert Wood 1717 – 1771 Politicians Politicians Biography Robert Wood (1717–1771) was a British traveller, classical scholar, civil servant and politician. Born January 1, 1717 in Trim. Died September 9, 1771 in Putney. Interred at St. Mary’s Church, Putney, London Borough of Wandsworth, United Kingdom. AD ✝ LEGENDS AT REST Every legend has a story. Every story has a resting place. Explore the Legends at Rest books and profiles. Explore Legends at Rest → More Images Cemetery Map View larger map → Satellite overview of the cemetery grounds. Related Graves More politicians → Juan Prim, 1st Marquis of los Castillejos 1814 – 1870 Reus Cemetery, Reus, Spain Politicians Frederick Hale 1874 – 1963 Woodbine Cemetery, Ellsworth, United States Politicians Christopher Wren 1632 – 1723 St Paul's Cathedral, City of London, United Kingdom Politicians William Temple 1814 – 1863 Saint Peter's Cemetery, Smyrna, United States Politicians