Alec Smith

Rhodesian Army chaplain (1949-2006)
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Alec Smith

Summary

Alec Smith is a human[1]. Born in Gweru[2], he… he was born on May 25, 1949[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on January 19, 2006[5]. He worked as a farmer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (381 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Gweru[2], Alec Smith…
  • Alec Smith died in London[4].
  • Alec Smith was born on May 25, 1949[3].
  • Alec Smith died on January 19, 2006[5].
  • Alec Smith's father was Ian Douglas Smith[8].
  • Alec Smith held citizenship in Rhodesia[9].
  • Alec Smith's professions included farmer[6].
  • Alec Smith was educated at Rhodes University[10].
  • Alec Smith's education included a stint at Chaplin High School[11].
  • Alec Smith is recorded as male[12].
  • Alec Smith's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[14].
  • Alec Smith's family name is recorded as Smith[15].
  • Alec Smith's given name is recorded as Alexander[16].
  • Alec Smith's given name is recorded as Douglas[17].
  • Alec Smith's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[18].
  • Alec Smith's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[19].
  • Alec Smith's birth name is recorded as Alexander Douglas Smith[20].

Body

Origins and Family

Alec Smith was born in Gweru[2]. He was born on May 25, 1949[3]. His father was Ian Douglas Smith[8].

Education

Educated at Rhodes University[10], a public research university[21], in South Africa[22], founded in 1904[23], headquartered in Makhanda[24] and Chaplin High School[11], a high school[25], in Zimbabwe[26].

Career and Affiliations

Alec Smith's professions included farmer[6].

Death and Burial

Alec Smith died on January 19, 2006[5]. He died in London[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[14].

Why It Matters

Alec Smith ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (381 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Alec Smith born?

Alec Smith's place of birth was Gweru[2].

Where did Alec Smith die?

Alec Smith died in London[4].

Who were Alec Smith's parents?

Alec Smith's father was Ian Douglas Smith[8].

What did Alec Smith do for work?

Alec Smith worked as farmer[6].

Where did Alec Smith go to school?

Alec Smith was educated at Rhodes University[10] and Chaplin High School[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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  1. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Given name Alexander, Douglas
    Date of death +2006-01-19T00:00:00Z
    Wikidata description Rhodesian Army chaplain (1949-2006)
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