Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton

Scottish electrical engineer (1863–1930)
Person human Q260729
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Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton

Summary

Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton is a human[1]. Born in Edinburgh[2], he… he was born on October 18, 1863[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on January 1, 1930[5]. He worked as an electrical engineer[6], engineer[7], and businessperson[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (234 views/month, #7,216 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Edinburgh[2], Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton…
  • Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton passed away in London[4].
  • Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton was born on October 18, 1863[3].
  • Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton died on January 1, 1930[5].
  • Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton's father was Archibald Campbell Swinton[10].
  • Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton's mother was Georgina Caroline Sitwell[11].
  • Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton worked as an electrical engineer[6].
  • Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton's professions included engineer[7].
  • Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton's professions included businessperson[8].
  • Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton's education included a stint at Fettes College[13].
  • Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton was educated at Cargilfield Preparatory School[14].
  • Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton received the Fellow of the Royal Society[15].
  • Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton was a member of Royal Society[16].
  • Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton is recorded as male[17].
  • Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton's given name is recorded as Alan[19].
  • Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].

Body

Origins and Family

Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton was born in Edinburgh[2]. He was born on October 18, 1863[3]. His father was Archibald Campbell Swinton[10]. His mother was Georgina Caroline Sitwell[11].

Education

Educated at Fettes College[13], a boarding school[21], in United Kingdom[22], founded in 1870[23], headquartered in Edinburgh[24] and Cargilfield Preparatory School[14], a preparatory school[25], in United Kingdom[26], founded in 1873[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include electrical engineer[6], engineer[7], and businessperson[8].

Recognition

Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton received the Fellow of the Royal Society[15].

Death and Burial

Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton died on January 1, 1930[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (234 views/month, #7,216 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton born?

Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton's place of birth was Edinburgh[2].

Where did Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton die?

Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton passed away in London[4].

Who were Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton's parents?

Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton's father was Archibald Campbell Swinton[10]. Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton's mother was Georgina Caroline Sitwell[11].

What did Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton do for work?

Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton worked as electrical engineer[6], engineer[7], and businessperson[8].

Where did Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton go to school?

Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton was educated at Fettes College[13] and Cargilfield Preparatory School[14].

What awards did Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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