Alexander Dickson

British Army general (1777-1840)
Person human Q4718733
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Alexander Dickson

Summary

Alexander Dickson is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1777[2]. He passed away in London[3]. He died on January 1, 1840[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Dickson died in London[3].
  • Alexander Dickson was born on January 1, 1777[2].
  • Alexander Dickson was born on June 3, 1777[7].
  • Alexander Dickson died on January 1, 1840[4].
  • Alexander Dickson died on April 22, 1840[8].
  • Alexander Dickson is buried at St Nicholas Churchyard[9].
  • Alexander Dickson's father was William Dickson[10].
  • Alexander Dickson's mother was Jane Collingwood[11].
  • Alexander Dickson was married to Eulalia Brionès[12].
  • Alexander Dickson was married to Harriot Maria Norie[13].
  • A child of Alexander Dickson was William Dickson[14].
  • A child of Alexander Dickson was Eliza Dickson[15].
  • A child of Alexander Dickson was Alexander Stephen Dickson[16].
  • A child of Alexander Dickson was Collingwood Dickson[17].
  • A child of Alexander Dickson was Ellen Dickson[18].
  • A child of Alexander Dickson was John Henry Dickson[19].
  • Alexander Dickson held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[20].
  • Alexander Dickson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[21].
  • Alexander Dickson's professions included military personnel[5].
  • Alexander Dickson's education included a stint at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[22].
  • Alexander Dickson received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[23].
  • Alexander Dickson received the Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[24].
  • Alexander Dickson received the Knight Commander of the Royal Order of the Welfs[25].
  • Alexander Dickson received the Waterloo Medal[26].
  • Alexander Dickson was a member of Royal Geographical Society[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1777[2] and June 3, 1777[7]. Alexander Dickson's father was William Dickson[10]. His mother was Jane Collingwood[11].

Education

Alexander Dickson was educated at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[22].

Career and Affiliations

Alexander Dickson worked as a military personnel[5].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[23], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1815[30]; Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[24], a fellowship award[31], in United Kingdom[32]; Knight Commander of the Royal Order of the Welfs[25]; and Waterloo Medal[26], an award[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1815[35].

Personal Life

Spouses include Eulalia Brionès[12] and Harriot Maria Norie[13]. Children include William Dickson[14]; Eliza Dickson[15]; Alexander Stephen Dickson[16]; Collingwood Dickson[17], a military personnel[36], 1817–1904[37], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[38], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[39]; Ellen Dickson[18]; and John Henry Dickson[19].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1840[4] and April 22, 1840[8]. Alexander Dickson passed away in London[3]. Burial took place at St Nicholas Churchyard[9].

Why It Matters

Alexander Dickson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Where did Alexander Dickson die?

Alexander Dickson died in London[3].

Who were Alexander Dickson's parents?

Alexander Dickson's father was William Dickson[10]. Alexander Dickson's mother was Jane Collingwood[11].

Who was Alexander Dickson married to?

Alexander Dickson's spouses include Eulalia Brionès[12] and Harriot Maria Norie[13].

What did Alexander Dickson do for work?

Alexander Dickson worked as military personnel[5].

Where did Alexander Dickson go to school?

Alexander Dickson was educated at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[22].

What awards did Alexander Dickson receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[23], Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[24], Knight Commander of the Royal Order of the Welfs[25], and Waterloo Medal[26].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . wikidata.org.
  22. [2] . SNAC. Retrieved . en.wikisource.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [7] . wikidata.org.
  24. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . en.wikisource.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [8] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Oxford dictionary of national biography id 7612
    Name in native language Sir Alexander Dickson
    Military, police or special rank major-general
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