Alexander Carmichael

British writer (1832–1912)
Person human Q2641917
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Alexander Carmichael

Summary

Alexander Carmichael is a human[1]. Born in Lismore[2], he… he was born on December 1, 1832[3]. He died in Edinburgh[4]. He died on June 6, 1912[5]. He worked as a translator[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Carmichael's place of birth was Lismore[2].
  • Alexander Carmichael died in Edinburgh[4].
  • Alexander Carmichael was born on December 1, 1832[3].
  • Alexander Carmichael died on June 6, 1912[5].
  • Alexander Carmichael held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
  • Alexander Carmichael's professions included translator[6].
  • Alexander Carmichael worked as a writer[7].
  • A notable work attributed to Alexander Carmichael is Popular Tales of the West Highlands[10].
  • A notable work attributed to Alexander Carmichael is Carmina Gadelica[11].
  • Alexander Carmichael is recorded as male[12].
  • Alexander Carmichael's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Alexander Carmichael's family name is recorded as Carmichael[14].
  • Alexander Carmichael's given name is recorded as Alexander[15].
  • Alexander Carmichael's described by source is recorded as The Canterbury Dictionary of Hymnology[16].
  • Alexander Carmichael's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[17].
  • Alexander Carmichael's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject Christian Hymns[18].
  • Alexander Carmichael's writing language is recorded as English[19].

Body

Origins and Family

Alexander Carmichael's place of birth was Lismore[2]. He was born on December 1, 1832[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include translator[6] and writer[7].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Popular Tales of the West Highlands[10], a literary work[20], written by John Francis Campbell[21] and Carmina Gadelica[11], a creative work[22].

Death and Burial

Alexander Carmichael died on June 6, 1912[5]. He died in Edinburgh[4].

Why It Matters

Alexander Carmichael ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Carmichael born?

Born in Lismore[2], Alexander Carmichael…

Where did Alexander Carmichael die?

Alexander Carmichael passed away in Edinburgh[4].

What did Alexander Carmichael do for work?

Alexander Carmichael worked as translator[6] and writer[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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