Alexander Keith Johnston

Summary

Alexander Keith Johnston is a human^[1]. He was born in Penicuik^[2]. He was born on December 28, 1804^[3]. He died in Ben Rhydding^[4]. He died on July 9, 1871^[5]. He worked as a lexicographer^[6], linguist^[7], geographer^[8], and cartographer^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Born in Penicuik^[2], Alexander Keith Johnston…
• Alexander Keith Johnston died in Ben Rhydding^[4].
• Alexander Keith Johnston was born on December 28, 1804^[3].
• Alexander Keith Johnston died on July 9, 1871^[5].
• A child of Alexander Keith Johnston was Leslie Keith^[11].
• Alexander Keith Johnston held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[12].
• Alexander Keith Johnston worked as a lexicographer^[6].
• Alexander Keith Johnston worked as a linguist^[7].
• Alexander Keith Johnston's professions included geographer^[8].
• Alexander Keith Johnston worked as a cartographer^[9].
• Alexander Keith Johnston was educated at University of Edinburgh^[13].
• Alexander Keith Johnston's education included a stint at Royal High School^[14].
• Alexander Keith Johnston received the Patron’s Medal^[15].
• Alexander Keith Johnston is recorded as male^[16].
• Alexander Keith Johnston's instance of is recorded as human^[17].
• Alexander Keith Johnston's Commons category is recorded as Alexander Keith Johnston (1804–1871)^[18].
• Alexander Keith Johnston's family name is recorded as Johnston^[19].
• Alexander Keith Johnston's given name is recorded as Alexander^[20].
• Alexander Keith Johnston's given name is recorded as Keith^[21].
• Alexander Keith Johnston's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok^[22].
• Alexander Keith Johnston's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900^[23].
• Alexander Keith Johnston's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)^[24].
• Alexander Keith Johnston's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of African Biography^[25].
• Alexander Keith Johnston's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia^[26].
• Alexander Keith Johnston's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary^[27].

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Origins and Family

Alexander Keith Johnston's place of birth was Penicuik^[2]. He was born on December 28, 1804^[3].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh^[13], a public university^[28], in United Kingdom^[29], founded in 1583^[30], headquartered in Edinburgh^[31] and Royal High School^[14], a high school^[32], in United Kingdom^[33], founded in 1128^[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lexicographer^[6], linguist^[7], geographer^[8], and cartographer^[9].

Recognition

Alexander Keith Johnston received the Patron’s Medal^[15].

Personal Life

A child of Alexander Keith Johnston was Leslie Keith^[11].

Death and Burial

Alexander Keith Johnston died on July 9, 1871^[5]. He died in Ben Rhydding^[4].

Why It Matters

Alexander Keith Johnston ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[35] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[36]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Keith Johnston born?

Alexander Keith Johnston was born in Penicuik^[2].

Where did Alexander Keith Johnston die?

Alexander Keith Johnston passed away in Ben Rhydding^[4].

What did Alexander Keith Johnston do for work?

Alexander Keith Johnston worked as lexicographer^[6], linguist^[7], geographer^[8], and cartographer^[9].

Where did Alexander Keith Johnston go to school?

Alexander Keith Johnston was educated at University of Edinburgh^[13] and Royal High School^[14].

What awards did Alexander Keith Johnston receive?

Honors received include Patron’s Medal^[15].