Alexander Lindsay

Scottish army officer in the East India Company
Person human Q18670689
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Alexander Lindsay

Summary

Alexander Lindsay is a human[1]. He was born on January 17, 1785[2]. He died on January 17, 1872[3]. He worked as a military officer[4].

Key Facts

  • Alexander Lindsay was born on January 17, 1785[2].
  • Alexander Lindsay was born on August 10, 1830[5].
  • Alexander Lindsay died on January 17, 1872[3].
  • Alexander Lindsay died on January 1, 1887[6].
  • Alexander Lindsay's father was Martin Lindsay, 16th of Dowhill[7].
  • Alexander Lindsay's mother was Elspeth Hadden[8].
  • Alexander Lindsay was married to Isabella Mary Frances Harris[9].
  • A child of Alexander Lindsay was Elsy Lindsay[10].
  • A child of Alexander Lindsay was Alexander Bertram Lindsay[11].
  • Alexander Lindsay held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[12].
  • Alexander Lindsay held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Alexander Lindsay worked as a military officer[4].
  • Alexander Lindsay is recorded as male[14].
  • Alexander Lindsay's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Alexander Lindsay's military branch is recorded as East India Company[16].
  • Alexander Lindsay's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[17].
  • Alexander Lindsay's family name is recorded as Lindsay[18].
  • Alexander Lindsay's given name is recorded as Alexander[19].
  • Alexander Lindsay's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[20].

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Origins and Family

Recorded date of birth include January 17, 1785[2] and August 10, 1830[5]. Alexander Lindsay's father was Martin Lindsay, 16th of Dowhill[7]. His mother was Elspeth Hadden[8].

Career and Affiliations

Alexander Lindsay's professions included military officer[4].

Personal Life

Among Alexander Lindsay's spouses was Isabella Mary Frances Harris[9]. Children include Elsy Lindsay[10] and Alexander Bertram Lindsay[11], 1872–1914[21].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 17, 1872[3] and January 1, 1887[6].

FAQs

Who were Alexander Lindsay's parents?

Alexander Lindsay's father was Martin Lindsay, 16th of Dowhill[7]. Alexander Lindsay's mother was Elspeth Hadden[8].

Who was Alexander Lindsay married to?

Alexander Lindsay's spouses include Isabella Mary Frances Harris[9].

What did Alexander Lindsay do for work?

Alexander Lindsay worked as military officer[4].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [4] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [2] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900
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