Alexander Macomb

United States Army general (1782–1841)
Person human Q328356
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Alexander Macomb

Summary

Alexander Macomb is a human[1]. His place of birth was Detroit[2]. He was born on April 3, 1782[3]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on June 25, 1841[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (256 views/month, #7,217 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Macomb's place of birth was Detroit[2].
  • Alexander Macomb died in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Alexander Macomb was born on April 3, 1782[3].
  • Alexander Macomb died on June 25, 1841[5].
  • Burial took place at Congressional Cemetery[8].
  • Alexander Macomb's father was Alexander Macomb[9].
  • Alexander Macomb's mother was Catherine Navarre[10].
  • A child of Alexander Macomb was William H. Macomb[11].
  • Alexander Macomb held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Alexander Macomb's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Alexander Macomb was educated at United States Military Academy[13].
  • Alexander Macomb received the Congressional Gold Medal[14].
  • Alexander Macomb is recorded as male[15].
  • Alexander Macomb's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Alexander Macomb's military branch is recorded as United States Army[17].
  • Alexander Macomb's Commons category is recorded as Alexander Macomb (general)[18].
  • Alexander Macomb's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[19].
  • Alexander Macomb's archives at is recorded as Louis Round Wilson Library[20].
  • Alexander Macomb was part of the conflict Battle of Plattsburgh[21].
  • Alexander Macomb was part of the conflict War of 1812[22].
  • Alexander Macomb's family name is recorded as Q16876212[23].
  • Alexander Macomb's given name is recorded as Alexander[24].
  • Alexander Macomb's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Alexander Macomb (American general)[25].
  • Alexander Macomb's Commons gallery is recorded as Alexander Macomb[26].
  • Alexander Macomb's start of work period is recorded as 1799[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Alexander Macomb's place of birth was Detroit[2]. He was born on April 3, 1782[3]. His father was he[9]. His mother was Catherine Navarre[10].

Education

Alexander Macomb was educated at United States Military Academy[13].

Career and Affiliations

Alexander Macomb's professions included military personnel[6].

Recognition

Alexander Macomb received the Congressional Gold Medal[14].

Personal Life

A child of Alexander Macomb was William H. Macomb[11].

Death and Burial

Alexander Macomb died on June 25, 1841[5]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. Burial took place at Congressional Cemetery[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Alexander Macomb include Macomb County[28], a county of Michigan[29], in United States[30], founded in 1818[31].

Why It Matters

Alexander Macomb ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (256 views/month, #7,217 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

Entities named for him include Macomb County[28], a county of Michigan[29], in United States[30], founded in 1818[31].

FAQs

Where was Alexander Macomb born?

Alexander Macomb was born in Detroit[2].

Where did Alexander Macomb die?

Alexander Macomb passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].

Who were Alexander Macomb's parents?

Alexander Macomb's father was Alexander Macomb[9]. Alexander Macomb's mother was Catherine Navarre[10].

What did Alexander Macomb do for work?

Alexander Macomb worked as military personnel[6].

Where did Alexander Macomb go to school?

Alexander Macomb was educated at United States Military Academy[13].

What awards did Alexander Macomb receive?

Honors received include Congressional Gold Medal[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child William H. Macomb
    Occupation military personnel
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  2. 6d ago · So29375609982 · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 22d ago · So29375609982 · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at United States Military Academy
    Place of death Washington, D.C.
    Military branch United States Army
    Start of work period +1799-00-00T00:00:00Z
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