Alexander Fraser Tytler

Scottish advocate, judge, writer and historian; (1747-1813)
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Alexander Fraser Tytler

Summary

Alexander Fraser Tytler is a human[1]. His place of birth was Old Town[2]. He was born on October 15, 1747[3]. He died in Edinburgh[4]. He died on January 5, 1813[5]. He worked as a lawyer[6], judge[7], historian[8], writer[9], and biographer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (292 views/month, #7,171 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Fraser Tytler was born in Old Town[2].
  • Alexander Fraser Tytler passed away in Edinburgh[4].
  • Alexander Fraser Tytler was born on October 15, 1747[3].
  • Alexander Fraser Tytler died on January 5, 1813[5].
  • Burial took place at Greyfriars Kirkyard[12].
  • Alexander Fraser Tytler's father was William Tytler[13].
  • Among Alexander Fraser Tytler's spouses was Ann Fraser of Balnain[14].
  • A child of Alexander Fraser Tytler was William Fraser Tytler[15].
  • A child of Alexander Fraser Tytler was James Fraser Tytler[16].
  • A child of Alexander Fraser Tytler was Patrick Fraser Tytler[17].
  • A child of Alexander Fraser Tytler was Jane Fraser Tytler[18].
  • A child of Alexander Fraser Tytler was Ann Fraser Tytler[19].
  • Alexander Fraser Tytler's professions included lawyer[6].
  • Alexander Fraser Tytler's professions included judge[7].
  • Alexander Fraser Tytler worked as a historian[8].
  • Alexander Fraser Tytler worked as a writer[9].
  • Alexander Fraser Tytler worked as a biographer[10].
  • Alexander Fraser Tytler's professions included classical scholar[20].
  • Among Alexander Fraser Tytler's employers was University of Edinburgh[21].
  • Alexander Fraser Tytler's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[22].
  • Alexander Fraser Tytler was educated at Royal High School[23].
  • Alexander Fraser Tytler was a member of Faculty of Advocates[24].
  • Alexander Fraser Tytler was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[25].
  • Alexander Fraser Tytler is recorded as male[26].
  • Alexander Fraser Tytler's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Old Town[2], Alexander Fraser Tytler… he was born on October 15, 1747[3]. His father was William Tytler[13].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh[22], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1583[30], headquartered in Edinburgh[31] and Royal High School[23], a high school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1128[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lawyer[6], judge[7], historian[8], writer[9], biographer[10], and classical scholar[20]. Among Alexander Fraser Tytler's employers was University of Edinburgh[21].

Personal Life

Among Alexander Fraser Tytler's spouses was Ann Fraser of Balnain[14]. Children include William Fraser Tytler[15], a teacher[35], 1777–1853[36]; James Fraser Tytler[16], a lawyer[37], 1780–1862[38]; Patrick Fraser Tytler[17], a historian[39], 1791–1849[40], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[41]; Jane Fraser Tytler[18]; and Ann Fraser Tytler[19], a novelist[42], 1783–1857[43], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[44].

Death and Burial

Alexander Fraser Tytler died on January 5, 1813[5]. He passed away in Edinburgh[4]. Burial took place at Greyfriars Kirkyard[12].

Why It Matters

Alexander Fraser Tytler ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (292 views/month, #7,171 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Fraser Tytler born?

Born in Old Town[2], Alexander Fraser Tytler…

Where did Alexander Fraser Tytler die?

Alexander Fraser Tytler passed away in Edinburgh[4].

Who were Alexander Fraser Tytler's parents?

Alexander Fraser Tytler's father was William Tytler[13].

Who was Alexander Fraser Tytler married to?

Alexander Fraser Tytler's spouses include Ann Fraser of Balnain[14].

What did Alexander Fraser Tytler do for work?

Alexander Fraser Tytler worked as lawyer[6], judge[7], historian[8], writer[9], and biographer[10].

Where did Alexander Fraser Tytler go to school?

Alexander Fraser Tytler was educated at University of Edinburgh[22] and Royal High School[23].

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  1. [2] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [27] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [22] . wikidata.org.
  13. [23] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [12] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [34] . 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. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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