Alexander Forrest

Australian explorer, politician and botanical collector (1849-1901)
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Alexander Forrest

Summary

Alexander Forrest is a human[1]. Born in Bunbury[2], he… he was born on +1849-09-22T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Perth[4]. He died on +1901-06-20T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], politician[7], and botanical collector[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Forrest was born in Bunbury[2].
  • Alexander Forrest died in Perth[4].
  • Alexander Forrest was born on +1849-09-22T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Alexander Forrest died on +1901-06-20T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Karrakatta Cemetery[10].
  • Alexander Forrest's father was William Forrest[11].
  • Alexander Forrest's mother was Margaret Guthrie Hill[12].
  • Among Alexander Forrest's spouses was Amy Eliza Barrett-Lennard[13].
  • A child of Alexander Forrest was Anthony Alexander Forrest[14].
  • Alexander Forrest held citizenship in Australia[15].
  • Alexander Forrest's professions included explorer[6].
  • Alexander Forrest's professions included politician[7].
  • Alexander Forrest's professions included botanical collector[8].
  • Alexander Forrest held the position of Member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly[16].
  • Alexander Forrest held the position of Member of the Western Australian Legislative Council[17].
  • Alexander Forrest was educated at Hale School[18].
  • Alexander Forrest's image is recorded as Alexander Forrest - Project Gutenberg eBook 9958.jpg[19].
  • Alexander Forrest is recorded as male[20].
  • Alexander Forrest's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Alexander Forrest's ISNI is recorded as 0000000063912307[22].
  • Alexander Forrest's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 55957059[23].
  • Alexander Forrest's GND ID is recorded as 1186103973[24].
  • Alexander Forrest's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as n2001046199[25].
  • Alexander Forrest's Commons category is recorded as Alexander Forrest[26].
  • Alexander Forrest's Libraries Australia ID is recorded as 35756986[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Alexander Forrest's place of birth was Bunbury[2]. He was born on +1849-09-22T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was William Forrest[11]. His mother was Margaret Guthrie Hill[12].

Education

Alexander Forrest's education included a stint at Hale School[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], politician[7], and botanical collector[8]. Positions held include Member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly[16] and Member of the Western Australian Legislative Council[17].

Personal Life

Among Alexander Forrest's spouses was Amy Eliza Barrett-Lennard[13]. A child of him was Anthony Alexander Forrest[14].

Death and Burial

Alexander Forrest died on +1901-06-20T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Perth[4]. He is buried at Karrakatta Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Alexander Forrest ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Forrest born?

Alexander Forrest's place of birth was Bunbury[2].

Where did Alexander Forrest die?

Alexander Forrest died in Perth[4].

Who were Alexander Forrest's parents?

Alexander Forrest's father was William Forrest[11]. Alexander Forrest's mother was Margaret Guthrie Hill[12].

Who was Alexander Forrest married to?

Alexander Forrest's spouses include Amy Eliza Barrett-Lennard[13].

What did Alexander Forrest do for work?

Alexander Forrest worked as explorer[6], politician[7], and botanical collector[8].

Where did Alexander Forrest go to school?

Alexander Forrest was educated at Hale School[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [19] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [20] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . Ferdinand Mueller’s female plant collectors: a biographical register. Retrieved . bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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