Alexander George Findlay

English geographer and hydrographer (1812–1875)
Person human Q4718937
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Alexander George Findlay

Summary

Alexander George Findlay is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on January 6, 1812[3]. He died in Dover[4]. He died on May 3, 1875[5]. He worked as a geographer[6] and hydrographer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Alexander George Findlay was born in London[2].
  • Alexander George Findlay died in Dover[4].
  • Alexander George Findlay was born on January 6, 1812[3].
  • Alexander George Findlay died on May 3, 1875[5].
  • Alexander George Findlay's father was Alexander Findlay the elder[9].
  • Alexander George Findlay held citizenship in English people[10].
  • Alexander George Findlay worked as a geographer[6].
  • Alexander George Findlay worked as a hydrographer[7].
  • Alexander George Findlay is recorded as male[11].
  • Alexander George Findlay's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Alexander George Findlay's family name is recorded as Q16869941[13].
  • Alexander George Findlay's given name is recorded as Alexander[14].
  • Alexander George Findlay's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[15].
  • Alexander George Findlay's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[16].
  • Alexander George Findlay's described by source is recorded as Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers[17].
  • Alexander George Findlay's Commons Creator page is recorded as Alexander George Findlay[18].
  • Alexander George Findlay's has works in the collection is recorded as Australian National Maritime Museum[19].
  • Alexander George Findlay's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[20].

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Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Alexander George Findlay… he was born on January 6, 1812[3]. His father was Alexander Findlay the elder[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geographer[6] and hydrographer[7].

Death and Burial

Alexander George Findlay died on May 3, 1875[5]. He died in Dover[4].

Why It Matters

Alexander George Findlay ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]

FAQs

Where was Alexander George Findlay born?

Born in London[2], Alexander George Findlay…

Where did Alexander George Findlay die?

Alexander George Findlay passed away in Dover[4].

Who were Alexander George Findlay's parents?

Alexander George Findlay's father was Alexander Findlay the elder[9].

What did Alexander George Findlay do for work?

Alexander George Findlay worked as geographer[6] and hydrographer[7].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [3] . British Museum person-institution thesaurus. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . British Museum person-institution thesaurus. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [21] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers
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