Alexander Carr-Saunders

British sociologist and biologist (1886–1966)
Person human Q4718537
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Alexander Carr-Saunders

Summary

Alexander Carr-Saunders is a human[1]. His place of birth was Reigate[2]. He was born on January 1, 1886[3]. He passed away in Dale Head[4]. He died on January 1, 1966[5]. He worked as a biologist[6] and sociologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Reigate[2], Alexander Carr-Saunders…
  • Alexander Carr-Saunders passed away in Dale Head[4].
  • Alexander Carr-Saunders was born on January 1, 1886[3].
  • Alexander Carr-Saunders was born on January 14, 1886[9].
  • Alexander Carr-Saunders died on January 1, 1966[5].
  • Alexander Carr-Saunders died on October 6, 1966[10].
  • Alexander Carr-Saunders's father was James Carr Saunders[11].
  • Alexander Carr-Saunders was married to Teresa Molyneux-Seel[12].
  • A child of Alexander Carr-Saunders was Flora Crichton[13].
  • Alexander Carr-Saunders held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Alexander Carr-Saunders held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Alexander Carr-Saunders's professions included biologist[6].
  • Alexander Carr-Saunders's professions included sociologist[7].
  • Alexander Carr-Saunders was educated at Magdalen College[16].
  • Alexander Carr-Saunders's education included a stint at Eton College[17].
  • Alexander Carr-Saunders's education included a stint at University College London[18].
  • Alexander Carr-Saunders received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19].
  • Alexander Carr-Saunders received the Fellow of the British Academy[20].
  • Alexander Carr-Saunders received the Knight Bachelor[21].
  • Alexander Carr-Saunders received the doctor honoris causa from the University of Grenoble[22].
  • Alexander Carr-Saunders was a member of British Academy[23].
  • Alexander Carr-Saunders is recorded as male[24].
  • Alexander Carr-Saunders's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Alexander Carr-Saunders's military branch is recorded as British Army[26].
  • Alexander Carr-Saunders's Commons category is recorded as Alexander Morris Carr-Saunders[27].

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Origins and Family

Alexander Carr-Saunders's place of birth was Reigate[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1886[3] and January 14, 1886[9]. His father was James Carr Saunders[11].

Education

Educated at Magdalen College[16], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1458[30]; Eton College[17], a public school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1440[33]; and University College London[18], a university college[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1826[36], headquartered in UCL Main Building[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biologist[6] and sociologist[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19], a grade of an order[38], in United Kingdom[39]; Fellow of the British Academy[20], a fellowship award[40], in United Kingdom[41]; Knight Bachelor[21], a title of honor[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1300[44]; and doctor honoris causa from the University of Grenoble[22], an award[45], in France[46].

Personal Life

Among Alexander Carr-Saunders's spouses was Teresa Molyneux-Seel[12]. A child of him was Flora Crichton[13].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1966[5] and October 6, 1966[10]. Alexander Carr-Saunders passed away in Dale Head[4].

Why It Matters

Alexander Carr-Saunders ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Carr-Saunders born?

Alexander Carr-Saunders was born in Reigate[2].

Where did Alexander Carr-Saunders die?

Alexander Carr-Saunders passed away in Dale Head[4].

Who were Alexander Carr-Saunders's parents?

Alexander Carr-Saunders's father was James Carr Saunders[11].

Who was Alexander Carr-Saunders married to?

Alexander Carr-Saunders's spouses include Teresa Molyneux-Seel[12].

What did Alexander Carr-Saunders do for work?

Alexander Carr-Saunders worked as biologist[6] and sociologist[7].

Where did Alexander Carr-Saunders go to school?

Alexander Carr-Saunders was educated at Magdalen College[16], Eton College[17], and University College London[18].

What awards did Alexander Carr-Saunders receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19], Fellow of the British Academy[20], Knight Bachelor[21], and doctor honoris causa from the University of Grenoble[22].

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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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