Alexander Dow

British orientalist and writer; (1735-1779)
Person human Q2833104
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Summary

Alexander Dow is a human[1]. Born in Crieff[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1735[3]. He died in Bhagalpur[4]. He died on July 31, 1779[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], translator[7], and playwright[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Dow's place of birth was Crieff[2].
  • Alexander Dow passed away in Bhagalpur[4].
  • Alexander Dow was born on January 1, 1735[3].
  • Alexander Dow was born on 1736[10].
  • Alexander Dow died on July 31, 1779[5].
  • Alexander Dow's professions included linguist[6].
  • Alexander Dow worked as a translator[7].
  • Alexander Dow worked as a playwright[8].
  • Alexander Dow is recorded as male[11].
  • Alexander Dow's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Alexander Dow's family name is recorded as Dow[13].
  • Alexander Dow's given name is recorded as Alexander[14].
  • Alexander Dow's depicted by is recorded as Colonel Alexander Dow (1735/6 - 1779)[15].
  • Alexander Dow's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[16].
  • Alexander Dow's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[17].

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Origins and Family

Alexander Dow was born in Crieff[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1735[3] and 1736[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], translator[7], and playwright[8].

Death and Burial

Alexander Dow died on July 31, 1779[5]. He passed away in Bhagalpur[4].

Why It Matters

Alexander Dow ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Dow born?

Alexander Dow's place of birth was Crieff[2].

Where did Alexander Dow die?

Alexander Dow passed away in Bhagalpur[4].

What did Alexander Dow do for work?

Alexander Dow worked as linguist[6], translator[7], and playwright[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → linguist, translator, playwright
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  2. 23w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of birth → +1735-01-01T00:00:00Z, +1736-00-00T00:00:00Z
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  3. 24w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Freebase id → /m/05p4d4k
    Date of birth → +1735-01-01T00:00:00Z, +1736-00-00T00:00:00Z
    Library of congress authority id → n82220077
    Vatican library vcba id → 495/126728
    + 37 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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