Alexander Henry Rhind

British scholar; (1833-1863)
Person human Q1363776
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Alexander Henry Rhind

Summary

Alexander Henry Rhind is a human[1]. He was born in Wick[2]. He was born on July 26, 1833[3]. He died in Cadenabbia[4]. He died on July 3, 1863[5]. He worked as an egyptologist[6] and archaeologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Wick[2], Alexander Henry Rhind…
  • Alexander Henry Rhind died in Cadenabbia[4].
  • Alexander Henry Rhind was born on July 26, 1833[3].
  • Alexander Henry Rhind died on July 3, 1863[5].
  • Alexander Henry Rhind is buried at Old St Fergus Graveyard, High Street, Wick[9].
  • Alexander Henry Rhind held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • Alexander Henry Rhind's professions included egyptologist[6].
  • Alexander Henry Rhind worked as an archaeologist[7].
  • Alexander Henry Rhind was educated at University of Edinburgh[11].
  • Alexander Henry Rhind was a member of Society of Antiquaries of Scotland[12].
  • Alexander Henry Rhind is recorded as male[13].
  • Alexander Henry Rhind's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Alexander Henry Rhind's Commons category is recorded as Alexander Henry Rhind[15].
  • Alexander Henry Rhind's family name is recorded as Rhind[16].
  • Alexander Henry Rhind's given name is recorded as Alexander[17].
  • Alexander Henry Rhind's given name is recorded as Henry[18].
  • Alexander Henry Rhind's depicted by is recorded as Alexander Henry Rhind, 1833 - 1863. Lawyer and Egyptologist[19].
  • Alexander Henry Rhind's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[20].

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Origins and Family

Alexander Henry Rhind's place of birth was Wick[2]. He was born on July 26, 1833[3].

Education

Alexander Henry Rhind's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include egyptologist[6] and archaeologist[7].

Death and Burial

Alexander Henry Rhind died on July 3, 1863[5]. He died in Cadenabbia[4]. He is buried at Old St Fergus Graveyard, High Street, Wick[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Alexander Henry Rhind include Rhind Mathematical Papyrus[21], a manuscript[22], written by Ahmes[23].

Why It Matters

Alexander Henry Rhind ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

Entities named for him include Rhind Mathematical Papyrus[21], a manuscript[22], written by Ahmes[23].

FAQs

Where was Alexander Henry Rhind born?

Alexander Henry Rhind's place of birth was Wick[2].

Where did Alexander Henry Rhind die?

Alexander Henry Rhind passed away in Cadenabbia[4].

What did Alexander Henry Rhind do for work?

Alexander Henry Rhind worked as egyptologist[6] and archaeologist[7].

Where did Alexander Henry Rhind go to school?

Alexander Henry Rhind was educated at University of Edinburgh[11].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [21] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-31 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation egyptologist, archaeologist
    Citizenship
    Family name Rhind
    Place of death Cadenabbia
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