Alexander Mackay

British Army officer and politician
Person human Q17424008
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Alexander Mackay

Summary

Alexander Mackay is a human[1]. He was born on +1717-00-00T00:00:00Z[2]. He died on +1789-05-31T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a politician[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Mackay was born on +1717-00-00T00:00:00Z[2].
  • Alexander Mackay died on +1789-05-31T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Alexander Mackay's father was George Mackay[6].
  • Alexander Mackay's mother was Mary Dowell[7].
  • Alexander Mackay was married to Margaret Carr[8].
  • Alexander Mackay held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[9].
  • Alexander Mackay's professions included politician[4].
  • Alexander Mackay held the position of member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain[10].
  • Alexander Mackay held the position of member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain[11].
  • Alexander Mackay is recorded as male[12].
  • Alexander Mackay's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Alexander Mackay's military branch is recorded as British Army[14].
  • Alexander Mackay's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant general[15].
  • Alexander Mackay's family name is recorded as MacKay[16].
  • Alexander Mackay's given name is recorded as Alexander[17].
  • Alexander Mackay's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[18].

Body

Origins and Family

Alexander Mackay was born on +1717-00-00T00:00:00Z[2]. His father was George Mackay[6]. His mother was Mary Dowell[7].

Career and Affiliations

Alexander Mackay worked as a politician[4]. Positions held include member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain[10] and member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain[11].

Personal Life

Alexander Mackay was married to Margaret Carr[8].

Death and Burial

Alexander Mackay died on +1789-05-31T00:00:00Z[3].

Why It Matters

Alexander Mackay ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[5]

FAQs

Who were Alexander Mackay's parents?

Alexander Mackay's father was George Mackay[6]. Alexander Mackay's mother was Mary Dowell[7].

Who was Alexander Mackay married to?

Alexander Mackay's spouses include Margaret Carr[8].

What did Alexander Mackay do for work?

Alexander Mackay worked as politician[4].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [2] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 29d ago · Rouletteer · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    History of parliament id 1754-1790/member/mackay-hon-alexander-1717-89
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Instance of human
    Position held member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain, member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain
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