Alexander Gill

English scholar, spelling reformer, and high-master of St Paul's School, London (1565-1635)
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Summary

Alexander Gill was born on February 7, 1565[1], in Lincolnshire[2]. He died on November 17, 1635[3], in London[4]. He worked as a linguist[5], philologist[6], and Oberlehrer[7].

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: 1565[8]
  • Child: Alexander Gil the younger[9]
  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of England[10]
  • Educated at: Corpus Christi College[11]
  • Sex or gender: male[12]
  • Family name: Gill[13]
  • Given name: Alexander[14]
  • Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[15]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[16]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Gill born?

Alexander Gill was born in Lincolnshire[2].

Where did Alexander Gill die?

Alexander Gill passed away in London[4].

What did Alexander Gill do for work?

Alexander Gill worked as a linguist[5], philologist[6], and Oberlehrer[7].

Where did Alexander Gill go to school?

Alexander Gill was educated at Corpus Christi College[11].

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [1] ↑ . WorldCat Entities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. 23w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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