Alexander Leslie, 1st Earl of Leven

Summary

Alexander Leslie, 1st Earl of Leven is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Scotland^[2]. He was born on 1580^[3]. He passed away in Balgonie Castle^[4]. He died on April 4, 1661^[5]. He worked as a soldier^[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (165 views/month, #7,169 of 1,000,298).^[7]

Key Facts

• Alexander Leslie, 1st Earl of Leven's place of birth was Scotland^[2].
• Alexander Leslie, 1st Earl of Leven died in Balgonie Castle^[4].
• Alexander Leslie, 1st Earl of Leven was born on 1580^[3].
• Alexander Leslie, 1st Earl of Leven was born on 1580^[8].
• Alexander Leslie, 1st Earl of Leven died on April 4, 1661^[5].
• Alexander Leslie, 1st Earl of Leven died on April 4, 1661^[9].
• Burial took place at St Drostan's Parish Church, Markinch^[10].
• Alexander Leslie, 1st Earl of Leven's father was George Leslie of Balgonie^[11].
• Alexander Leslie, 1st Earl of Leven's mother was unknown wife of Rannoch^[12].
• Alexander Leslie, 1st Earl of Leven was married to Agnes Renton^[13].
• A child of Alexander Leslie, 1st Earl of Leven was Alexander Leslie, Lord Balgonie^[14].
• A child of Alexander Leslie, 1st Earl of Leven was Lady Barbara Leslie^[15].
• A child of Alexander Leslie, 1st Earl of Leven was Gustavus Leslie^[16].
• A child of Alexander Leslie, 1st Earl of Leven was Lady Christian Leslie^[17].
• A child of Alexander Leslie, 1st Earl of Leven was Lady Janet Leslie^[18].
• A child of Alexander Leslie, 1st Earl of Leven was Lady Anne Leslie^[19].
• Alexander Leslie, 1st Earl of Leven held citizenship in Sweden^[20].
• Alexander Leslie, 1st Earl of Leven held citizenship in Kingdom of Scotland^[21].
• Alexander Leslie, 1st Earl of Leven's professions included soldier^[6].
• Alexander Leslie, 1st Earl of Leven held the position of Member of the Parliament of Scotland^[22].
• Alexander Leslie, 1st Earl of Leven is recorded as male^[23].
• Alexander Leslie, 1st Earl of Leven's instance of is recorded as human^[24].
• Alexander Leslie, 1st Earl of Leven's family is recorded as Clan Leslie^[25].
• Alexander Leslie, 1st Earl of Leven's noble title is recorded as Earl of Leven^[26].
• Alexander Leslie, 1st Earl of Leven's Commons category is recorded as Alexander Leslie, 1. Earl of Leven^[27].

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Origins and Family

Alexander Leslie, 1st Earl of Leven was born in Scotland^[2]. Recorded date of birth include 1580^[3]. His father was George Leslie of Balgonie^[11]. His mother was unknown wife of Rannoch^[12].

Career and Affiliations

Alexander Leslie, 1st Earl of Leven worked as a soldier^[6]. He held the position of Member of the Parliament of Scotland^[22].

Personal Life

Among Alexander Leslie, 1st Earl of Leven's spouses was Agnes Renton^[13]. Children include Alexander Leslie, Lord Balgonie^[14], 1610–1645^[28]; Lady Barbara Leslie^[15], b. 1610^[29]; Gustavus Leslie^[16]; Lady Christian Leslie^[17]; Lady Janet Leslie^[18]; and Lady Anne Leslie^[19], b. 1624^[30].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 4, 1661^[5]. Alexander Leslie, 1st Earl of Leven passed away in Balgonie Castle^[4]. He is buried at St Drostan's Parish Church, Markinch^[10].

Why It Matters

Alexander Leslie, 1st Earl of Leven ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (165 views/month, #7,169 of 1,000,298).^[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[31] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[32]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Leslie, 1st Earl of Leven born?

Born in Scotland^[2], Alexander Leslie, 1st Earl of Leven…

Where did Alexander Leslie, 1st Earl of Leven die?

Alexander Leslie, 1st Earl of Leven died in Balgonie Castle^[4].

Who were Alexander Leslie, 1st Earl of Leven's parents?

Alexander Leslie, 1st Earl of Leven's father was George Leslie of Balgonie^[11]. Alexander Leslie, 1st Earl of Leven's mother was unknown wife of Rannoch^[12].

Who was Alexander Leslie, 1st Earl of Leven married to?

Alexander Leslie, 1st Earl of Leven's spouses include Agnes Renton^[13].

What did Alexander Leslie, 1st Earl of Leven do for work?

Alexander Leslie, 1st Earl of Leven worked as soldier^[6].