Alexander Crum Brown

Scottish organic chemist (1838–1922)
Person human Q364956
Alexander Crum Brown
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Alexander Crum Brown

Summary

Alexander Crum Brown is a human[1]. His place of birth was Edinburgh[2]. He was born on March 26, 1838[3]. He passed away in Edinburgh[4]. He died on October 28, 1922[5]. He worked as a chemist[6], mathematician[7], university teacher[8], physiologist[9], and crystallographer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Crum Brown was born in Edinburgh[2].
  • Alexander Crum Brown died in Edinburgh[4].
  • Alexander Crum Brown was born on March 26, 1838[3].
  • Alexander Crum Brown died on October 28, 1922[5].
  • Burial took place at Dean Cemetery[12].
  • Alexander Crum Brown held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Alexander Crum Brown worked as a chemist[6].
  • Alexander Crum Brown's professions included mathematician[7].
  • Alexander Crum Brown worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Alexander Crum Brown's professions included physiologist[9].
  • Alexander Crum Brown's professions included crystallographer[10].
  • Alexander Crum Brown's professions included organic chemist[14].
  • Alexander Crum Brown was educated at University of Edinburgh[15].
  • Alexander Crum Brown's education included a stint at Royal High School[16].
  • Alexander Crum Brown's education included a stint at University of London[17].
  • Alexander Crum Brown's education included a stint at University of Marburg[18].
  • Alexander Crum Brown was educated at Heidelberg University[19].
  • Alexander Crum Brown was educated at Mill Hill School[20].
  • Alexander Crum Brown received the Fellow of the Royal Society[21].
  • Alexander Crum Brown received the Keith Medal[22].
  • Alexander Crum Brown received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[23].
  • Alexander Crum Brown received the Makdougall Brisbane Prize[24].
  • Alexander Crum Brown was a member of Royal Society[25].
  • Alexander Crum Brown was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[26].
  • Alexander Crum Brown is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Edinburgh[2], Alexander Crum Brown… he was born on March 26, 1838[3].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh[15], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1583[30], headquartered in Edinburgh[31]; Royal High School[16], a high school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1128[34]; University of London[17], a university[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1836[37], headquartered in London[38]; University of Marburg[18], a public university[39], in Germany[40], founded in 1527[41], headquartered in Marburg[42]; Heidelberg University[19], a public research university[43], in Germany[44], founded in 1386[45], headquartered in Heidelberg[46]; and Mill Hill School[20], a school[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 1807[49], headquartered in London[50].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6], mathematician[7], university teacher[8], physiologist[9], crystallographer[10], and organic chemist[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[21], a fellowship award[51], in United Kingdom[52]; Keith Medal[22], an award[53]; Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[23], a fellowship award[54], in United Kingdom[55]; and Makdougall Brisbane Prize[24], an award[56].

Death and Burial

Alexander Crum Brown died on October 28, 1922[5]. He passed away in Edinburgh[4]. He is buried at Dean Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Alexander Crum Brown ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Crum Brown born?

Alexander Crum Brown was born in Edinburgh[2].

Where did Alexander Crum Brown die?

Alexander Crum Brown died in Edinburgh[4].

What did Alexander Crum Brown do for work?

Alexander Crum Brown worked as chemist[6], mathematician[7], university teacher[8], physiologist[9], and crystallographer[10].

Where did Alexander Crum Brown go to school?

Alexander Crum Brown was educated at University of Edinburgh[15], Royal High School[16], University of London[17], and University of Marburg[18].

What awards did Alexander Crum Brown receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[21], Keith Medal[22], Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[23], and Makdougall Brisbane Prize[24].

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  2. [57] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [58] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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