Alexander Buchan

Summary

Alexander Buchan is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Kinnesswood^[2]. He was born on April 11, 1829^[3]. He died in Edinburgh^[4]. He died on May 13, 1907^[5]. He worked as a librarian^[6], meteorologist^[7], botanist^[8], editor^[9], and climatologist^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Born in Kinnesswood^[2], Alexander Buchan…
• Alexander Buchan passed away in Edinburgh^[4].
• Alexander Buchan was born on April 11, 1829^[3].
• Alexander Buchan died on May 13, 1907^[5].
• Burial took place at Warriston Cemetery^[12].
• Alexander Buchan held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[13].
• Alexander Buchan's professions included librarian^[6].
• Alexander Buchan worked as a meteorologist^[7].
• Alexander Buchan's professions included botanist^[8].
• Alexander Buchan worked as an editor^[9].
• Alexander Buchan's professions included climatologist^[10].
• Alexander Buchan was educated at University of Edinburgh^[14].
• Alexander Buchan received the Fellow of the Royal Society^[15].
• Alexander Buchan received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh^[16].
• Alexander Buchan received the Symons Gold Medal^[17].
• Alexander Buchan received the Makdougall Brisbane Prize^[18].
• Alexander Buchan was a member of Royal Society^[19].
• Alexander Buchan was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh^[20].
• Alexander Buchan was a member of Met Office^[21].
• Alexander Buchan is recorded as male^[22].
• Alexander Buchan's instance of is recorded as human^[23].
• Alexander Buchan's Commons category is recorded as Alexander Buchan (meteorologist)^[24].
• Alexander Buchan's family name is recorded as Buchan^[25].
• Alexander Buchan's given name is recorded as Alexander^[26].
• Alexander Buchan's relative is recorded as Jessie Buchan^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kinnesswood^[2], Alexander Buchan… he was born on April 11, 1829^[3].

Education

Alexander Buchan's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh^[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include librarian^[6], meteorologist^[7], botanist^[8], editor^[9], and climatologist^[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[15], a fellowship award^[28], in United Kingdom^[29]; Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh^[16], a fellowship award^[30], in United Kingdom^[31]; Symons Gold Medal^[17], a science award^[32], in United Kingdom^[33], founded in 1901^[34]; and Makdougall Brisbane Prize^[18], an award^[35].

Death and Burial

Alexander Buchan died on May 13, 1907^[5]. He died in Edinburgh^[4]. Burial took place at Warriston Cemetery^[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Alexander Buchan include Buchan Prize^[36], an award^[37], in United Kingdom^[38].

Why It Matters

Alexander Buchan ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[39]

Entities named for him include Buchan Prize^[36], an award^[37], in United Kingdom^[38].

FAQs

Where was Alexander Buchan born?

Alexander Buchan's place of birth was Kinnesswood^[2].

Where did Alexander Buchan die?

Alexander Buchan died in Edinburgh^[4].

What did Alexander Buchan do for work?

Alexander Buchan worked as librarian^[6], meteorologist^[7], botanist^[8], editor^[9], and climatologist^[10].

Where did Alexander Buchan go to school?

Alexander Buchan was educated at University of Edinburgh^[14].

What awards did Alexander Buchan receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[15], Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh^[16], Symons Gold Medal^[17], and Makdougall Brisbane Prize^[18].