Alexander Gil the younger

(1596/7–1642?), English headmaster and poet
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Alexander Gil the younger

Summary

Alexander Gil the younger is a human[1]. His place of birth was Norwich[2]. He was born on January 1, 1597[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on January 1, 1642[5]. He worked as a poet[6].

Key Facts

  • Alexander Gil the younger's place of birth was Norwich[2].
  • Alexander Gil the younger died in London[4].
  • Alexander Gil the younger was born on January 1, 1597[3].
  • Alexander Gil the younger was born on January 1, 1596[7].
  • Alexander Gil the younger died on January 1, 1642[5].
  • Alexander Gil the younger's father was Alexander Gill[8].
  • Alexander Gil the younger worked as a poet[6].
  • Alexander Gil the younger is recorded as male[9].
  • Alexander Gil the younger's instance of is recorded as human[10].
  • Alexander Gil the younger's family name is recorded as Gil[11].
  • Alexander Gil the younger's given name is recorded as Alexander[12].
  • Alexander Gil the younger's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[13].
  • Alexander Gil the younger's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[14].

Body

Origins and Family

Alexander Gil the younger was born in Norwich[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1597[3] and January 1, 1596[7]. His father was Alexander Gill[8].

Career and Affiliations

Alexander Gil the younger's professions included poet[6].

Death and Burial

Alexander Gil the younger died on January 1, 1642[5]. He died in London[4].

FAQs

Where was Alexander Gil the younger born?

Born in Norwich[2], Alexander Gil the younger…

Where did Alexander Gil the younger die?

Alexander Gil the younger died in London[4].

Who were Alexander Gil the younger's parents?

Alexander Gil the younger's father was Alexander Gill[8].

What did Alexander Gil the younger do for work?

Alexander Gil the younger worked as poet[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [3] ↑ . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth → Norwich
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    Date of birth → +1597-01-01T00:00:00Z, +1596-01-01T00:00:00Z
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