Alexander Collie
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Summary
Alexander Collie was born on June 2, 1793[1], in Insch[2]. He died on November 8, 1835[3], in King George Sound[4]. He worked as a botanist[5], surgeon[6], explorer[7], botanical collector[8], and scientific collector[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Australia[11], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12]
- Occupation: discoverer[13], biologist[14]
- Educated at: University of Edinburgh[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Military branch: Royal Navy[17]
- Family name: Collie[18]
- Given name: Alexander[19]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[20]
- Collection items at: Meise Botanic Garden[21], Herbarium, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew[22], Botanic Garden and Botanical Museum Berlin[23], National Herbarium of Victoria[24], Harvard University Herbaria[25], Natural History Museum[26], National Museum of Natural History[27], Bishop Museum[28]
- P14397: 1016[29]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Alexander Collie include Collie River[30], a river[31], in Australia[32].
Why It Matters
Alexander Collie has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
Entities named for him include Collie River[30], a river[31], in Australia[32].
FAQs
Where was Alexander Collie born?
Alexander Collie was born in Insch[2].
Where did Alexander Collie die?
Alexander Collie died in King George Sound[4].
What did Alexander Collie do for work?
Alexander Collie worked as a botanist[5], surgeon[6], explorer[7], botanical collector[8], and scientific collector[9].
Where did Alexander Collie go to school?
Alexander Collie was educated at University of Edinburgh[15].