Alexander Hood

British Army medical officer and Governor of Bermuda
Person human Q18810574
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Alexander Hood

Summary

Alexander Hood is a human[1]. Born in Leith[2], he… he was born on +1888-09-25T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Bermuda[4]. He died on +1980-09-11T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a military physician[6] and pathologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Hood's place of birth was Leith[2].
  • Alexander Hood passed away in Bermuda[4].
  • Alexander Hood was born on +1888-09-25T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Alexander Hood died on +1980-09-11T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Alexander Hood held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • Alexander Hood held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • Alexander Hood's professions included military physician[6].
  • Alexander Hood worked as a pathologist[7].
  • Alexander Hood held the position of Governor of Bermuda[11].
  • Alexander Hood held the position of Director General Army Medical Services[12].
  • Alexander Hood's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[13].
  • Alexander Hood received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14].
  • Alexander Hood received the Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[15].
  • Alexander Hood received the Commander of the Legion of Merit[16].
  • Alexander Hood received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[17].
  • Alexander Hood received the Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of London[18].
  • Alexander Hood received the Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh[19].
  • Alexander Hood was a member of Royal College of Physicians, London[20].
  • Alexander Hood's image is recorded as THE DGAMS WITH 21 ARMY GROUP B11932 (cropped).jpg[21].
  • Alexander Hood is recorded as male[22].
  • Alexander Hood's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Alexander Hood's military branch is recorded as Royal Army Medical Corps[24].
  • Alexander Hood's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel[25].
  • Alexander Hood's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant-general[26].
  • Alexander Hood's participated in conflict is recorded as World War II[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Alexander Hood was born in Leith[2]. He was born on +1888-09-25T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Alexander Hood was educated at University of Edinburgh[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military physician[6] and pathologist[7]. Positions held include Governor of Bermuda[11], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1612[30] and Director General Army Medical Services[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14], a grade of an order[31], in United Kingdom[32]; Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[15], a knighthood[33], in United Kingdom[34]; Commander of the Legion of Merit[16], a grade of an order[35], in United States[36]; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[17], a grade of an order[37], in United States[38]; Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of London[18], a fellowship award[39], in United Kingdom[40]; and Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh[19].

Death and Burial

Alexander Hood died on +1980-09-11T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Bermuda[4].

Why It Matters

Alexander Hood ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Hood born?

Alexander Hood was born in Leith[2].

Where did Alexander Hood die?

Alexander Hood died in Bermuda[4].

What did Alexander Hood do for work?

Alexander Hood worked as military physician[6] and pathologist[7].

Where did Alexander Hood go to school?

Alexander Hood was educated at University of Edinburgh[13].

What awards did Alexander Hood receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14], Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[15], Commander of the Legion of Merit[16], and Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[17].

References

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  23. [3] . Base biographique. generals.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Base biographique. generals.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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