Alexander Runciman

British artist (1736-1785)
Person human Q4719989
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Alexander Runciman

Summary

Alexander Runciman is a human[1]. His place of birth was Edinburgh[2]. He was born on August 15, 1736[3]. He passed away in Edinburgh[4]. He died on October 4, 1785[5]. He worked as a painter[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Edinburgh[2], Alexander Runciman…
  • Alexander Runciman died in Edinburgh[4].
  • Alexander Runciman was born on August 15, 1736[3].
  • Alexander Runciman died on October 4, 1785[5].
  • Burial took place at Canongate Kirkyard[8].
  • Alexander Runciman held citizenship in Scotland[9].
  • Alexander Runciman worked as a painter[6].
  • Alexander Runciman was a member of Edinburgh Cape Club[10].
  • Alexander Runciman is recorded as male[11].
  • Alexander Runciman's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Alexander Runciman's Commons category is recorded as Alexander Runciman[13].
  • Alexander Runciman's family name is recorded as Runciman[14].
  • Alexander Runciman's given name is recorded as Alexander[15].
  • Alexander Runciman's work location is recorded as Rome[16].
  • Alexander Runciman's work location is recorded as London[17].
  • Alexander Runciman's work location is recorded as Edinburgh[18].
  • Alexander Runciman's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[19].
  • Alexander Runciman's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[20].
  • Alexander Runciman's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • Alexander Runciman's Commons Creator page is recorded as Alexander Runciman[22].
  • Alexander Runciman's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[23].
  • Alexander Runciman's has works in the collection is recorded as National Gallery of Victoria[24].
  • Alexander Runciman's has works in the collection is recorded as Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki[25].
  • Alexander Runciman's has works in the collection is recorded as Tate[26].
  • Alexander Runciman's has works in the collection is recorded as National Gallery of Art[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Edinburgh[2], Alexander Runciman… he was born on August 15, 1736[3].

Career and Affiliations

Alexander Runciman worked as a painter[6].

Death and Burial

Alexander Runciman died on October 4, 1785[5]. He passed away in Edinburgh[4]. He is buried at Canongate Kirkyard[8].

Why It Matters

Alexander Runciman ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Runciman born?

Born in Edinburgh[2], Alexander Runciman…

Where did Alexander Runciman die?

Alexander Runciman passed away in Edinburgh[4].

What did Alexander Runciman do for work?

Alexander Runciman worked as painter[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [8] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . Benezit Dictionary of Artists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . 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] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-07-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 17w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Occupation painter
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