A. V. Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Hillsborough

British Labour Co-operative politician (1885-1965)
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A. V. Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Hillsborough

Summary

A. V. Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Hillsborough is a human[1]. His place of birth was Weston-super-Mare[2]. He was born on May 1, 1885[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on January 11, 1965[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Weston-super-Mare[2], A. V. Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Hillsborough…
  • A. V. Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Hillsborough passed away in London[4].
  • A. V. Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Hillsborough was born on May 1, 1885[3].
  • A. V. Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Hillsborough died on January 11, 1965[5].
  • A. V. Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Hillsborough's father was Albert Alexander Alexander[8].
  • A. V. Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Hillsborough's mother was Eliza Jane Thatcher[9].
  • Among A. V. Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Hillsborough's spouses was Esther Ellen Chapple[10].
  • A child of A. V. Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Hillsborough was Beatrix Dora Alexander[11].
  • A. V. Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Hillsborough held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • A. V. Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Hillsborough held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • A. V. Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Hillsborough worked as a politician[6].
  • A. V. Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Hillsborough held the position of Secretary of State for Defence[14].
  • A. V. Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Hillsborough held the position of Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster[15].
  • A. V. Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Hillsborough held the position of First Lord of the Admiralty[16].
  • A. V. Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Hillsborough held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[17].
  • A. V. Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Hillsborough held the position of member of the 38th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • A. V. Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Hillsborough held the position of member of the 37th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • A. V. Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Hillsborough received the Knight of the Garter[20].
  • A. V. Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Hillsborough received the Companion of Honour[21].
  • A. V. Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Hillsborough is recorded as male[22].
  • A. V. Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Hillsborough's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • A. V. Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Hillsborough's noble title is recorded as viscount[24].
  • A. V. Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Hillsborough's noble title is recorded as Earl Alexander of Hillsborough[25].
  • A. V. Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Hillsborough's noble title is recorded as Baron Weston-super-Mare[26].
  • A. V. Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Hillsborough's noble title is recorded as Viscount Alexander of Hillsborough[27].

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Origins and Family

A. V. Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Hillsborough's place of birth was Weston-super-Mare[2]. He was born on May 1, 1885[3]. His father was Albert Alexander Alexander[8]. His mother was Eliza Jane Thatcher[9].

Career and Affiliations

A. V. Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Hillsborough's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include Secretary of State for Defence[14], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1964[30]; Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster[15], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1361[33]; First Lord of the Admiralty[16], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1628[36]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[17], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38]; member of the 38th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1945[41]; and member of the 37th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1935[44].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Garter[20], a grade of an order[45], in United Kingdom[46] and Companion of Honour[21], a grade of an order[47].

Personal Life

A. V. Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Hillsborough was married to Esther Ellen Chapple[10]. A child of him was Beatrix Dora Alexander[11]. He was affiliated with the Labour Party[48].

Death and Burial

A. V. Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Hillsborough died on January 11, 1965[5]. He died in London[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for A. V. Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Hillsborough include Cape Alexander[49], a headland[50].

Why It Matters

A. V. Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Hillsborough has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

Entities named for him include Cape Alexander[49], a headland[50].

FAQs

Where was A. V. Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Hillsborough born?

Born in Weston-super-Mare[2], A. V. Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Hillsborough…

Where did A. V. Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Hillsborough die?

A. V. Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Hillsborough passed away in London[4].

Who were A. V. Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Hillsborough's parents?

A. V. Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Hillsborough's father was Albert Alexander Alexander[8]. A. V. Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Hillsborough's mother was Eliza Jane Thatcher[9].

Who was A. V. Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Hillsborough married to?

A. V. Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Hillsborough's spouses include Esther Ellen Chapple[10].

What did A. V. Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Hillsborough do for work?

A. V. Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Hillsborough worked as politician[6].

What awards did A. V. Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Hillsborough receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Garter[20] and Companion of Honour[21].

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