Alexander Monro

Scottish doctor (1697-1767)
Person human Q437352
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Alexander Monro

Summary

Alexander Monro is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on September 19, 1697[3]. He died in Edinburgh[4]. He died on July 10, 1767[5]. He worked as a physician[6], university teacher[7], anatomist[8], and surgeon[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (71 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Alexander Monro…
  • Alexander Monro died in Edinburgh[4].
  • Alexander Monro was born on September 19, 1697[3].
  • Alexander Monro died on July 10, 1767[5].
  • Burial took place at Greyfriars Kirkyard[11].
  • Alexander Monro was married to Isabella Macdonald[12].
  • A child of Alexander Monro was Alexander Monro[13].
  • Alexander Monro held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[14].
  • Alexander Monro's professions included physician[6].
  • Alexander Monro's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Alexander Monro worked as an anatomist[8].
  • Alexander Monro worked as a surgeon[9].
  • Among Alexander Monro's employers was University of Edinburgh[15].
  • Alexander Monro's education included a stint at Leiden University[16].
  • Alexander Monro received the Fellow of the Royal Society[17].
  • Alexander Monro was a member of Royal Society[18].
  • Alexander Monro was a member of The Select Society[19].
  • Alexander Monro is recorded as male[20].
  • Alexander Monro's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Alexander Monro's Commons category is recorded as Alexander Monro (primus)[22].
  • The cause of death was cancer[23].
  • Alexander Monro's family name is recorded as Monro[24].
  • Alexander Monro's given name is recorded as Alexander[25].
  • Alexander Monro studied under Herman Boerhaave[26].
  • Alexander Monro's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Alexander Monro… he was born on September 19, 1697[3].

Education

Alexander Monro's education included a stint at Leiden University[16]. He studied under Herman Boerhaave[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician[6], university teacher[7], anatomist[8], and surgeon[9]. Alexander Monro was employed by University of Edinburgh[15].

Recognition

Alexander Monro received the Fellow of the Royal Society[17].

Personal Life

Alexander Monro was married to Isabella Macdonald[12]. A child of him was he[13].

Death and Burial

Alexander Monro died on July 10, 1767[5]. He died in Edinburgh[4]. The cause of death was cancer[23]. He is buried at Greyfriars Kirkyard[11].

Why It Matters

Alexander Monro ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (71 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Monro born?

Alexander Monro was born in London[2].

Where did Alexander Monro die?

Alexander Monro passed away in Edinburgh[4].

Who was Alexander Monro married to?

Alexander Monro's spouses include Isabella Macdonald[12].

What did Alexander Monro do for work?

Alexander Monro worked as physician[6], university teacher[7], anatomist[8], and surgeon[9].

Where did Alexander Monro go to school?

Alexander Monro was educated at Leiden University[16].

What awards did Alexander Monro receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 22d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Alexander Monro
    Instance of human
    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, The Nuttall Encyclopædia +1
    Award received Fellow of the Royal Society
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