Alexander Leighton

Summary

Alexander Leighton is a human^[1]. Born in Scotland^[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1570^[3]. He died on January 1, 1649^[4]. He worked as a physician^[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).^[6]

Key Facts

• Alexander Leighton was born in Scotland^[2].
• Alexander Leighton was born on January 1, 1570^[3].
• Alexander Leighton died on January 1, 1649^[4].
• A child of Alexander Leighton was Robert Leighton^[7].
• Alexander Leighton's professions included physician^[5].
• Alexander Leighton's education included a stint at University of St Andrews^[8].
• Alexander Leighton's education included a stint at Leiden University^[9].
• Alexander Leighton is recorded as male^[10].
• Alexander Leighton's instance of is recorded as human^[11].
• Alexander Leighton's Commons category is recorded as Alexander Leighton^[12].
• Alexander Leighton's family name is recorded as Leighton^[13].
• Alexander Leighton's given name is recorded as Alexander^[14].
• Alexander Leighton's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900^[15].

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Origins and Family

Alexander Leighton was born in Scotland^[2]. He was born on January 1, 1570^[3].

Education

Educated at University of St Andrews^[8], a public university^[16], in United Kingdom^[17], founded in 1413^[18], headquartered in Fife^[19] and Leiden University^[9], a university^[20], in Netherlands^[21], founded in 1575^[22], headquartered in Leiden^[23].

Career and Affiliations

Alexander Leighton's professions included physician^[5].

Personal Life

A child of Alexander Leighton was Robert Leighton^[7].

Death and Burial

Alexander Leighton died on January 1, 1649^[4].

Why It Matters

Alexander Leighton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).^[6]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Leighton born?

Alexander Leighton's place of birth was Scotland^[2].

What did Alexander Leighton do for work?

Alexander Leighton worked as physician^[5].

Where did Alexander Leighton go to school?

Alexander Leighton was educated at University of St Andrews^[8] and Leiden University^[9].