Alexander Cartwright

early developer of baseball (1820–1892)
Person human Q28976
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Alexander Cartwright

Summary

Alexander Cartwright is a human[1]. His place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on April 17, 1820[3]. He passed away in Honolulu[4]. He died on July 12, 1892[5]. He worked as a baseball player[6], banker[7], and firefighter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (772 views/month, #7,150 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Cartwright's place of birth was New York City[2].
  • Alexander Cartwright died in Honolulu[4].
  • Alexander Cartwright was born on April 17, 1820[3].
  • Alexander Cartwright died on July 12, 1892[5].
  • Alexander Cartwright is buried at O'ahu Cemetery[10].
  • Alexander Cartwright's mother was Hester Rebecca Burlock[11].
  • Alexander Cartwright held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Alexander Cartwright's professions included baseball player[6].
  • Alexander Cartwright's professions included banker[7].
  • Alexander Cartwright worked as a firefighter[8].
  • Alexander Cartwright is recorded as male[13].
  • Alexander Cartwright's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Alexander Cartwright's Commons category is recorded as Alexander Cartwright[15].
  • Alexander Cartwright's sport is recorded as baseball[16].
  • Alexander Cartwright's family name is recorded as Cartwright[17].
  • Alexander Cartwright's given name is recorded as Alexander[18].
  • Alexander Cartwright's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[19].
  • Alexander Cartwright's country for sport is recorded as United States[20].

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Origins and Family

Born in New York City[2], Alexander Cartwright… he was born on April 17, 1820[3]. His mother was Hester Rebecca Burlock[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include baseball player[6], banker[7], and firefighter[8].

Death and Burial

Alexander Cartwright died on July 12, 1892[5]. He passed away in Honolulu[4]. Burial took place at O'ahu Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Alexander Cartwright ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (772 views/month, #7,150 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Cartwright born?

Born in New York City[2], Alexander Cartwright…

Where did Alexander Cartwright die?

Alexander Cartwright passed away in Honolulu[4].

Who were Alexander Cartwright's parents?

Alexander Cartwright's mother was Hester Rebecca Burlock[11].

What did Alexander Cartwright do for work?

Alexander Cartwright worked as baseball player[6], banker[7], and firefighter[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . baseballhall.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [21] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sport baseball
    Place of birth New York City
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Occupation
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