Alexander Keiller

Scottish archaeologist
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Alexander Keiller

Summary

Alexander Keiller is a human[1]. He was born in Dundee[2]. He was born on December 1, 1889[3]. He passed away in Kingston Vale[4]. He died on October 29, 1955[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], prehistorian[8], and photographer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Dundee[2], Alexander Keiller…
  • Alexander Keiller died in Kingston Vale[4].
  • Alexander Keiller was born on December 1, 1889[3].
  • Alexander Keiller died on October 29, 1955[5].
  • Alexander Keiller was married to Gabrielle Keiller[11].
  • Alexander Keiller was married to Veronica Mildred Liddell[12].
  • Among Alexander Keiller's spouses was Doris Chapman[13].
  • Alexander Keiller was married to Florence Morris[14].
  • Alexander Keiller held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • Alexander Keiller held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • Alexander Keiller worked as an anthropologist[6].
  • Alexander Keiller worked as an archaeologist[7].
  • Alexander Keiller's professions included prehistorian[8].
  • Alexander Keiller's professions included photographer[9].
  • Alexander Keiller's education included a stint at Eton College[17].
  • Alexander Keiller's education included a stint at Hazelwood School[18].
  • Alexander Keiller was a member of Society of Antiquaries of London[19].
  • Alexander Keiller was a member of Geological Society of London[20].
  • Alexander Keiller is recorded as male[21].
  • Alexander Keiller's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Alexander Keiller's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[23].
  • Alexander Keiller's Commons category is recorded as Alexander Keiller (archaeologist)[24].
  • Alexander Keiller was part of the conflict World War I[25].
  • Alexander Keiller's family name is recorded as Keiller[26].
  • Alexander Keiller's given name is recorded as Alexander[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Dundee[2], Alexander Keiller… he was born on December 1, 1889[3].

Education

Educated at Eton College[17], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1440[30] and Hazelwood School[18], a school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1890[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], prehistorian[8], and photographer[9].

Personal Life

Spouses include Gabrielle Keiller[11], an art collector[34], 1908–1995[35], of United Kingdom[36]; Veronica Mildred Liddell[12]; Doris Chapman[13], a painter[37], 1903–1990[38], specialised in forensic facial reconstruction[39]; and Florence Morris[14].

Death and Burial

Alexander Keiller died on October 29, 1955[5]. He died in Kingston Vale[4].

Why It Matters

Alexander Keiller ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Keiller born?

Alexander Keiller's place of birth was Dundee[2].

Where did Alexander Keiller die?

Alexander Keiller died in Kingston Vale[4].

Who was Alexander Keiller married to?

Alexander Keiller's spouses include Gabrielle Keiller[11], Veronica Mildred Liddell[12], Doris Chapman[13], and Florence Morris[14].

What did Alexander Keiller do for work?

Alexander Keiller worked as anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], prehistorian[8], and photographer[9].

Where did Alexander Keiller go to school?

Alexander Keiller was educated at Eton College[17] and Hazelwood School[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . allabouthistory.co.uk. Retrieved . allabouthistory.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . allabouthistory.co.uk. Retrieved . allabouthistory.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . allabouthistory.co.uk. Retrieved . allabouthistory.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . allabouthistory.co.uk. Retrieved . allabouthistory.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [22] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Partner in business or sport Harold St George Gray, Stuart Piggott, Eric Gardner
    Given name Alexander
    Spouse Gabrielle Keiller, Veronica Mildred Liddell, Doris Chapman +1
    Family name Keiller
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    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32086|batch #32086]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (28)"
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