Alexander Keiller

British businessperson (1804-1874)
Person human Q5904831
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Summary

Alexander Keiller is a human[1]. He was born in Dundee[2]. He was born on July 1, 1804[3]. He passed away in Örgryte församling[4]. He died on March 27, 1874[5]. He worked as a businessperson[6], patron of the arts[7], industrialist[8], and mechanical engineer[9].

Key Facts

  • Born in Dundee[2].
  • Alexander Keiller died in Örgryte församling[4].
  • Alexander Keiller was born on July 1, 1804[3].
  • Alexander Keiller died on March 27, 1874[5].
  • Alexander Keiller is buried at Örgryte old cemetery[10].
  • Alexander Keiller was married to Maria Lovisa Wijk[11].
  • A child of Alexander Keiller was James Keiller[12].
  • A child of Alexander Keiller was Alexander Keiller[13].
  • Alexander Keiller held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Alexander Keiller worked as a businessperson[6].
  • Alexander Keiller worked as a patron of the arts[7].
  • Alexander Keiller worked as an industrialist[8].
  • Alexander Keiller's professions included mechanical engineer[9].
  • Alexander Keiller received the Royal Order of Vasa[15].
  • Alexander Keiller is recorded as male[16].
  • Alexander Keiller's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Alexander Keiller's Commons category is recorded as Alexander Keiller (industrialist)[18].
  • Alexander Keiller's family name is recorded as Keiller[19].
  • Alexander Keiller's given name is recorded as Alexander[20].
  • Alexander Keiller's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[21].

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Origins and Family

Born in Dundee[2], Alexander Keiller… he was born on July 1, 1804[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include businessperson[6], patron of the arts[7], industrialist[8], and mechanical engineer[9].

Recognition

Alexander Keiller received the Royal Order of Vasa[15].

Personal Life

Alexander Keiller was married to Maria Lovisa Wijk[11]. Children include James Keiller[12], a businessperson[22], 1836–1918[23], of Sweden[24] and he[13], an engineer[25], 1832–1918[26], of Sweden[27].

Death and Burial

Alexander Keiller died on March 27, 1874[5]. He passed away in Örgryte församling[4]. He is buried at Örgryte old cemetery[10].

FAQs

Where was Alexander Keiller born?

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

Where did Alexander Keiller die?

Alexander Keiller died in Örgryte församling[4].

Who was Alexander Keiller married to?

Alexander Keiller's spouses include Maria Lovisa Wijk[11].

What did Alexander Keiller do for work?

Alexander Keiller worked as businessperson[6], patron of the arts[7], industrialist[8], and mechanical engineer[9].

What awards did Alexander Keiller receive?

Honors received include Royal Order of Vasa[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . Alexander Keiller. sv.m.wikisource.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [5] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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