Alexander Bain

Scottish philosopher and educationalist (1818–1903)
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Alexander Bain

Summary

Alexander Bain is a human[1]. He was born in Aberdeen[2]. He was born on June 11, 1818[3]. He died in Aberdeen[4]. He died on September 18, 1903[5]. He worked as a psychologist[6], philosopher[7], university teacher[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (140 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Aberdeen[2], Alexander Bain…
  • Alexander Bain passed away in Aberdeen[4].
  • Alexander Bain was born on June 11, 1818[3].
  • Alexander Bain was born on January 1, 1818[11].
  • Alexander Bain died on September 18, 1903[5].
  • Alexander Bain died on January 1, 1903[12].
  • Alexander Bain held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Alexander Bain worked as a psychologist[6].
  • Alexander Bain's professions included philosopher[7].
  • Alexander Bain's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Alexander Bain worked as a writer[9].
  • Alexander Bain's field of work was philosophy[14].
  • Alexander Bain's field of work was education[15].
  • Alexander Bain's field of work was psychology[16].
  • Alexander Bain held the position of Regius Professor of Logic[17].
  • Alexander Bain held the position of rector[18].
  • Alexander Bain was employed by University of Aberdeen[19].
  • Alexander Bain was educated at University of Aberdeen[20].
  • Alexander Bain was educated at Marischal College[21].
  • Alexander Bain is recorded as male[22].
  • Alexander Bain's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Alexander Bain's Commons category is recorded as Alexander Bain[24].
  • Alexander Bain's family name is recorded as Bain[25].
  • Alexander Bain's given name is recorded as Alexander[26].
  • Alexander Bain studied under John Cruickshank[27].

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Origins and Family

Alexander Bain was born in Aberdeen[2]. Recorded date of birth include June 11, 1818[3] and January 1, 1818[11].

Education

Educated at University of Aberdeen[20], a public research university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1495[30], headquartered in Aberdeen[31] and Marischal College[21], a building[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1593[34]. Alexander Bain studied under John Cruickshank[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include psychologist[6], philosopher[7], university teacher[8], and writer[9]. Fields of work include philosophy[14], an academic discipline[35]; education[15], a branch of science[36]; and psychology[16], an academic discipline[37]. Alexander Bain was employed by University of Aberdeen[19]. Positions held include Regius Professor of Logic[17], a Regius Professor[38], in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[39], founded in 1860[40] and rector[18], an elective office[41].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 18, 1903[5] and January 1, 1903[12]. Alexander Bain passed away in Aberdeen[4].

Why It Matters

Alexander Bain ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (140 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Bain born?

Alexander Bain was born in Aberdeen[2].

Where did Alexander Bain die?

Alexander Bain passed away in Aberdeen[4].

What did Alexander Bain do for work?

Alexander Bain worked as psychologist[6], philosopher[7], university teacher[8], and writer[9].

Where did Alexander Bain go to school?

Alexander Bain was educated at University of Aberdeen[20] and Marischal College[21].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
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  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [11] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [12] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . google.cat. google.cat. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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