Alexander Cochrane

Scottish Royal Navy commander (1758-1832)
Person human Q714600
Alexander Cochrane
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Alexander Cochrane

Summary

Alexander Cochrane is a human[1]. Born in Scotland[2], he… he was born on +1758-04-23T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on +1832-01-26T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a naval officer[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (134 views/month, #7,181 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Cochrane was born in Scotland[2].
  • Alexander Cochrane passed away in Paris[4].
  • Alexander Cochrane was born on +1758-04-23T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Alexander Cochrane died on +1832-01-26T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Alexander Cochrane is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[9].
  • Alexander Cochrane's father was Thomas Cochrane, 8th Earl of Dundonald[10].
  • Alexander Cochrane's mother was Jane Stuart[11].
  • Alexander Cochrane was married to Maria Shaw[12].
  • A child of Alexander Cochrane was Thomas Cochrane[13].
  • A child of Alexander Cochrane was Jane Cochrane[14].
  • A child of Alexander Cochrane was Anna Maria Cochrane[15].
  • A child of Alexander Cochrane was Andrew Coutts Cochrane[16].
  • Alexander Cochrane held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • Alexander Cochrane held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[18].
  • Alexander Cochrane worked as a naval officer[6].
  • Alexander Cochrane worked as a politician[7].
  • Alexander Cochrane held the position of Commander-in-Chief, Plymouth[19].
  • Alexander Cochrane held the position of member of the 18th Parliament of Great Britain[20].
  • Alexander Cochrane held the position of member of the 1st Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • Alexander Cochrane held the position of member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[22].
  • Alexander Cochrane held the position of Commander-in-Chief, North American Station[23].
  • Alexander Cochrane held the position of colonial governor of Guadeloupe[24].
  • Alexander Cochrane received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[25].
  • Alexander Cochrane's image is recorded as Alexander Cochrane.jpg[26].
  • Alexander Cochrane is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Alexander Cochrane's place of birth was Scotland[2]. He was born on +1758-04-23T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Thomas Cochrane, 8th Earl of Dundonald[10]. His mother was Jane Stuart[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include naval officer[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include Commander-in-Chief, Plymouth[19], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1743[30]; member of the 18th Parliament of Great Britain[20]; member of the 1st Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1801[33]; member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1802[36]; Commander-in-Chief, North American Station[23], a position[37]; and colonial governor of Guadeloupe[24].

Recognition

Alexander Cochrane received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[25].

Personal Life

Alexander Cochrane was married to Maria Shaw[12]. Children include Thomas Cochrane[13], a naval officer[38], 1789–1872[39], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[40], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[41]; Jane Cochrane[14]; Anna Maria Cochrane[15], 1791–1873[42]; and Andrew Coutts Cochrane[16], 1799–1870[43].

Death and Burial

Alexander Cochrane died on +1832-01-26T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Alexander Cochrane ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (134 views/month, #7,181 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Cochrane born?

Alexander Cochrane was born in Scotland[2].

Where did Alexander Cochrane die?

Alexander Cochrane died in Paris[4].

Who were Alexander Cochrane's parents?

Alexander Cochrane's father was Thomas Cochrane, 8th Earl of Dundonald[10]. Alexander Cochrane's mother was Jane Stuart[11].

Who was Alexander Cochrane married to?

Alexander Cochrane's spouses include Maria Shaw[12].

What did Alexander Cochrane do for work?

Alexander Cochrane worked as naval officer[6] and politician[7].

What awards did Alexander Cochrane receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[25].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [26] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [27] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . battlefields.org. battlefields.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . wikidata.org.
  13. [22] . wikidata.org.
  14. [23] . wikidata.org.
  15. [24] . marie-galante-terredhistoire.com. marie-galante-terredhistoire.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  17. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  19. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  20. [6] . wikidata.org.
  21. [7] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [9] . Le cimetière du Père-Lachaise. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . 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. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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