Alexander Gilchrist

British writer (1828–1861)
Person human Q4718950
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Alexander Gilchrist

Summary

Alexander Gilchrist is a human[1]. Born in Newington[2], he… he was born on April 25, 1828[3]. He died on November 30, 1861[4]. He worked as a writer[5] and biographer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Gilchrist was born in Newington[2].
  • Alexander Gilchrist was born on April 25, 1828[3].
  • Alexander Gilchrist died on November 30, 1861[4].
  • Burial took place at Kensal Green Cemetery[8].
  • Alexander Gilchrist's father was James Gilchrist[9].
  • Alexander Gilchrist was married to Anne Gilchrist[10].
  • Alexander Gilchrist held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Alexander Gilchrist worked as a writer[5].
  • Alexander Gilchrist's professions included biographer[6].
  • Alexander Gilchrist is recorded as male[12].
  • Alexander Gilchrist's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Alexander Gilchrist's Commons category is recorded as Alexander Gilchrist[14].
  • Alexander Gilchrist's family name is recorded as Gilchrist[15].
  • Alexander Gilchrist's given name is recorded as Alexander[16].
  • Alexander Gilchrist's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[17].
  • Alexander Gilchrist's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[18].
  • Alexander Gilchrist's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[19].
  • Alexander Gilchrist's has works in the collection is recorded as National Gallery of Art[20].
  • Alexander Gilchrist's writing language is recorded as English[21].
  • Alexander Gilchrist's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Alexander Gilchrist's place of birth was Newington[2]. He was born on April 25, 1828[3]. His father was James Gilchrist[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[5] and biographer[6].

Personal Life

Alexander Gilchrist was married to Anne Gilchrist[10].

Death and Burial

Alexander Gilchrist died on November 30, 1861[4]. He is buried at Kensal Green Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Alexander Gilchrist ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Gilchrist born?

Alexander Gilchrist's place of birth was Newington[2].

Who were Alexander Gilchrist's parents?

Alexander Gilchrist's father was James Gilchrist[9].

Who was Alexander Gilchrist married to?

Alexander Gilchrist's spouses include Anne Gilchrist[10].

What did Alexander Gilchrist do for work?

Alexander Gilchrist worked as writer[5] and biographer[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [4] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Alexander
    Spouse Anne Gilchrist
    Family name Gilchrist
    Writing language English
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