Alexander Hunter

British doctor (1729-1809)
Person human Q4719177
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Alexander Hunter

Summary

Alexander Hunter is a human[1]. He was born in Scotland[2]. He was born on January 1, 1729[3]. He died in York[4]. He died on January 1, 1809[5]. He worked as a botanist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Scotland[2], Alexander Hunter…
  • Alexander Hunter died in York[4].
  • Alexander Hunter was born on January 1, 1729[3].
  • Alexander Hunter died on January 1, 1809[5].
  • Alexander Hunter is buried at St Michael le Belfrey, York[8].
  • Alexander Hunter held citizenship in Scotland[9].
  • English was Alexander Hunter's native language[10].
  • Alexander Hunter's professions included botanist[6].
  • Alexander Hunter was educated at University of Edinburgh[11].
  • Alexander Hunter received the Fellow of the Royal Society[12].
  • Alexander Hunter received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[13].
  • Alexander Hunter was a member of Royal Society[14].
  • Alexander Hunter was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[15].
  • Alexander Hunter is recorded as male[16].
  • Alexander Hunter's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Alexander Hunter's Commons category is recorded as Alexander Hunter (physician)[18].
  • Alexander Hunter's family name is recorded as Hunter[19].
  • Alexander Hunter's given name is recorded as Alexander[20].
  • Alexander Hunter's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[21].
  • Alexander Hunter's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22].
  • Alexander Hunter's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Alexander Hunter was born in Scotland[2]. He was born on January 1, 1729[3]. English was his native language[10].

Education

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

Career and Affiliations

Alexander Hunter worked as a botanist[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[12], a fellowship award[24], in United Kingdom[25] and Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[13], a fellowship award[26], in United Kingdom[27].

Death and Burial

Alexander Hunter died on January 1, 1809[5]. He passed away in York[4]. Burial took place at St Michael le Belfrey, York[8].

Why It Matters

Alexander Hunter ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Hunter born?

Alexander Hunter was born in Scotland[2].

Where did Alexander Hunter die?

Alexander Hunter passed away in York[4].

What did Alexander Hunter do for work?

Alexander Hunter worked as botanist[6].

Where did Alexander Hunter go to school?

Alexander Hunter was educated at University of Edinburgh[11].

What awards did Alexander Hunter receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[12] and Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation botanist
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32086|batch #32086]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (28)"
  2. 28d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Occupation botanist
    + 18 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30850|batch #30850]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (6)"
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