Alexander MacFarlane

mathematician, astronomer, merchant and slave-owner in Kingston, Jamaica (c.1702–1755)
Person human Q21165091
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Alexander MacFarlane

Summary

Alexander MacFarlane is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kingdom of Scotland[2]. He was born on +1702-00-00T00:00:00Z[3]. He died on +1755-08-23T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as an astronomer[5], plantation owner[6], and mathematician[7].

Key Facts

  • Alexander MacFarlane's place of birth was Kingdom of Scotland[2].
  • Alexander MacFarlane was born on +1702-00-00T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Alexander MacFarlane died on +1755-08-23T00:00:00Z[4].
  • Alexander MacFarlane's mother was Helen Arbuthnot[8].
  • Alexander MacFarlane worked as an astronomer[5].
  • Alexander MacFarlane's professions included plantation owner[6].
  • Alexander MacFarlane's professions included mathematician[7].
  • Alexander MacFarlane's education included a stint at University of Glasgow[9].
  • Alexander MacFarlane was a member of Royal Society[10].
  • Alexander MacFarlane's image is recorded as Alexander Macfarlane GLA HAG 44266.jpg[11].
  • Alexander MacFarlane is recorded as male[12].
  • Alexander MacFarlane's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Alexander MacFarlane's family name is recorded as MacFarlane[14].
  • Alexander MacFarlane's given name is recorded as Alexander[15].
  • Alexander MacFarlane's Google Knowledge Graph ID is recorded as /g/11bx1shf5q[16].
  • Alexander MacFarlane's Legacies of British Slave-ownership person ID is recorded as 2146644157[17].
  • Alexander MacFarlane's social classification is recorded as slave owner[18].
  • Alexander MacFarlane's past Fellow of the Royal Society ID is recorded as NA7222[19].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kingdom of Scotland[2], Alexander MacFarlane… he was born on +1702-00-00T00:00:00Z[3]. His mother was Helen Arbuthnot[8].

Education

Alexander MacFarlane was educated at University of Glasgow[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[5], plantation owner[6], and mathematician[7].

Death and Burial

Alexander MacFarlane died on +1755-08-23T00:00:00Z[4].

FAQs

Where was Alexander MacFarlane born?

Born in Kingdom of Scotland[2], Alexander MacFarlane…

Who were Alexander MacFarlane's parents?

Alexander MacFarlane's mother was Helen Arbuthnot[8].

What did Alexander MacFarlane do for work?

Alexander MacFarlane worked as astronomer[5], plantation owner[6], and mathematician[7].

Where did Alexander MacFarlane go to school?

Alexander MacFarlane was educated at University of Glasgow[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [11] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Legacies of British Slave-ownership. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . Legacies of British Slave-ownership. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . wikidata.org.
  12. [4] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . Legacies of British Slave-ownership. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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