Alexander Dickson

Summary

Alexander Dickson is a human^[1]. Born in Edinburgh^[2], he… he was born on February 21, 1836^[3]. He passed away in Peeblesshire^[4]. He died on December 30, 1887^[5]. He worked as a botanical illustrator^[6] and botanist^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Alexander Dickson's place of birth was Edinburgh^[2].
• Alexander Dickson died in Peeblesshire^[4].
• Alexander Dickson was born on February 21, 1836^[3].
• Alexander Dickson died on December 30, 1887^[5].
• Alexander Dickson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[9].
• Alexander Dickson worked as a botanical illustrator^[6].
• Alexander Dickson worked as a botanist^[7].
• Alexander Dickson held the position of Regius Professor of Botany^[10].
• Alexander Dickson held the position of Regius Professor of Plant Science^[11].
• Alexander Dickson was employed by University of Aberdeen^[12].
• Alexander Dickson was employed by University of Glasgow^[13].
• Alexander Dickson was employed by University of Edinburgh^[14].
• Alexander Dickson was employed by Trinity College, Dublin^[15].
• Alexander Dickson's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh^[16].
• Alexander Dickson was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin^[17].
• Alexander Dickson's education included a stint at University of Würzburg^[18].
• Alexander Dickson received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh^[19].
• Alexander Dickson was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh^[20].
• Alexander Dickson is recorded as male^[21].
• Alexander Dickson's instance of is recorded as human^[22].
• Alexander Dickson's Commons category is recorded as Alexander Dickson (botanist)^[23].
• Alexander Dickson's family name is recorded as Dickson^[24].
• Alexander Dickson's given name is recorded as Alexander^[25].
• Alexander Dickson's given name is recorded as Scott^[26].
• Alexander Dickson's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Edinburgh^[2], Alexander Dickson… he was born on February 21, 1836^[3].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh^[16], a public university^[28], in United Kingdom^[29], founded in 1583^[30], headquartered in Edinburgh^[31]; Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin^[17], a comprehensive university^[32], in Germany^[33], founded in 1809^[34], headquartered in Berlin^[35]; and University of Würzburg^[18], a public university^[36], in Germany^[37], founded in 1402^[38], headquartered in Würzburg^[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanical illustrator^[6] and botanist^[7]. Employers include University of Aberdeen^[12], a public research university^[40], in United Kingdom^[41], founded in 1495^[42], headquartered in Aberdeen^[43]; University of Glasgow^[13], a public research university^[44], in United Kingdom^[45], founded in 1451^[46], headquartered in Glasgow^[47]; University of Edinburgh^[14], a public university^[48], in United Kingdom^[49], founded in 1583^[50], headquartered in Edinburgh^[51]; and Trinity College, Dublin^[15], a collegiate university^[52], in Ireland^[53], founded in 1592^[54], headquartered in Dublin^[55]. Positions held include Regius Professor of Botany^[10], a Regius Professor^[56], founded in 1818^[57] and Regius Professor of Plant Science^[11], a Regius Professor^[58], in United Kingdom^[59], founded in 1710^[60].

Recognition

Alexander Dickson received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh^[19].

Death and Burial

Alexander Dickson died on December 30, 1887^[5]. He passed away in Peeblesshire^[4].

Why It Matters

Alexander Dickson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).^[8] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[61]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Dickson born?

Alexander Dickson was born in Edinburgh^[2].

Where did Alexander Dickson die?

Alexander Dickson passed away in Peeblesshire^[4].

What did Alexander Dickson do for work?

Alexander Dickson worked as botanical illustrator^[6] and botanist^[7].

Where did Alexander Dickson go to school?

Alexander Dickson was educated at University of Edinburgh^[16], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin^[17], and University of Würzburg^[18].

What awards did Alexander Dickson receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh^[19].