Alexander Cunningham

British army engineer and amateur archaeologist (1814-1893)
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Alexander Cunningham
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Alexander Cunningham

Summary

Alexander Cunningham is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on January 23, 1814[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on November 28, 1893[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], art historian[7], archaeologist[8], numismatist[9], and engineer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (564 views/month, #7,098 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Alexander Cunningham…
  • Alexander Cunningham died in London[4].
  • Alexander Cunningham was born on January 23, 1814[3].
  • Alexander Cunningham died on November 28, 1893[5].
  • Alexander Cunningham's father was Allan Cunningham[12].
  • A child of Alexander Cunningham was Allan Joseph Champneys Cunningham[13].
  • Alexander Cunningham held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Alexander Cunningham's professions included explorer[6].
  • Alexander Cunningham's professions included art historian[7].
  • Alexander Cunningham worked as an archaeologist[8].
  • Alexander Cunningham worked as a numismatist[9].
  • Alexander Cunningham's professions included engineer[10].
  • Alexander Cunningham's professions included epigrapher[15].
  • Alexander Cunningham's field of work was archaeology[16].
  • Alexander Cunningham's field of work was oriental studies[17].
  • Alexander Cunningham was educated at Christ's Hospital[18].
  • Alexander Cunningham received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire[19].
  • Alexander Cunningham received the Companion of the Order of the Star of India[20].
  • Alexander Cunningham was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[21].
  • Alexander Cunningham is recorded as male[22].
  • Alexander Cunningham's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Alexander Cunningham's military branch is recorded as British Army[24].
  • Alexander Cunningham's Commons category is recorded as Alexander Cunningham[25].
  • Alexander Cunningham's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[26].
  • Alexander Cunningham's family name is recorded as Cunningham[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Alexander Cunningham was born in London[2]. He was born on January 23, 1814[3]. His father was Allan Cunningham[12].

Education

Alexander Cunningham's education included a stint at Christ's Hospital[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], art historian[7], archaeologist[8], numismatist[9], engineer[10], and epigrapher[15]. Fields of work include archaeology[16], an academic discipline[28] and oriental studies[17], an academic discipline[29].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire[19], a grade of an order[30], in British Raj[31] and Companion of the Order of the Star of India[20], a grade of an order[32], in United Kingdom[33].

Personal Life

A child of Alexander Cunningham was Allan Joseph Champneys Cunningham[13].

Death and Burial

Alexander Cunningham died on November 28, 1893[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Alexander Cunningham ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (564 views/month, #7,098 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Cunningham born?

Alexander Cunningham's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Alexander Cunningham die?

Alexander Cunningham passed away in London[4].

Who were Alexander Cunningham's parents?

Alexander Cunningham's father was Allan Cunningham[12].

What did Alexander Cunningham do for work?

Alexander Cunningham worked as explorer[6], art historian[7], archaeologist[8], numismatist[9], and engineer[10].

Where did Alexander Cunningham go to school?

Alexander Cunningham was educated at Christ's Hospital[18].

What awards did Alexander Cunningham receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire[19] and Companion of the Order of the Star of India[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [21] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation explorer, art historian, archaeologist +4
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  2. 16d ago · Arch2bot bot · 2026-05-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at
    Place of death London
    Place of birth London
    Occupation
    + 26 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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