Alexander Christison

Scottish educator and mathematician
Person human Q21182880
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Alexander Christison

Summary

Alexander Christison is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1753[2]. He died on January 1, 1820[3]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[4]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Christison was born on January 1, 1753[2].
  • Alexander Christison died on January 1, 1820[3].
  • Alexander Christison is buried at Greyfriars Kirkyard[5].
  • A child of Alexander Christison was Robert Christison[6].
  • Among Alexander Christison's employers was University of Edinburgh[7].
  • Alexander Christison's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[8].
  • Alexander Christison received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[9].
  • Alexander Christison was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[10].
  • Alexander Christison is recorded as male[11].
  • Alexander Christison's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Alexander Christison's family name is recorded as Christison[13].
  • Alexander Christison's given name is recorded as Alexander[14].

Body

Origins and Family

Alexander Christison was born on January 1, 1753[2].

Education

Alexander Christison's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[8].

Career and Affiliations

Alexander Christison was employed by University of Edinburgh[7].

Recognition

Alexander Christison received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[9].

Personal Life

A child of Alexander Christison was Robert Christison[6].

Death and Burial

Alexander Christison died on January 1, 1820[3]. Burial took place at Greyfriars Kirkyard[5].

Why It Matters

Alexander Christison ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[4]

FAQs

Where did Alexander Christison go to school?

Alexander Christison was educated at University of Edinburgh[8].

What awards did Alexander Christison receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [11] . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [7] . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [2] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [4] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Alexander
    Family name Christison
    Google knowledge graph id /g/11bwclks83
    P14397 8606
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