Alexander Russell

Scottish physician and naturalist; (1714-1768)
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Alexander Russell

Summary

Alexander Russell is a human[1]. Born in Edinburgh[2], he… he was born on +1714-00-00T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on +1768-11-28T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a naturalist[6], anthropologist[7], physician[8], and botanist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Russell's place of birth was Edinburgh[2].
  • Alexander Russell passed away in London[4].
  • Alexander Russell was born on +1714-00-00T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Alexander Russell died on +1768-11-28T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Alexander Russell's father was John Russell[11].
  • Alexander Russell's mother was Ursulla Alexander[12].
  • Alexander Russell held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[13].
  • Alexander Russell's professions included naturalist[6].
  • Alexander Russell worked as an anthropologist[7].
  • Alexander Russell worked as a physician[8].
  • Alexander Russell worked as a botanist[9].
  • Alexander Russell's field of work was botany[14].
  • Alexander Russell's field of work was medicine[15].
  • Alexander Russell's field of work was natural science[16].
  • Alexander Russell was educated at University of Edinburgh[17].
  • Alexander Russell was a member of Royal Society[18].
  • Alexander Russell is recorded as male[19].
  • Alexander Russell's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Alexander Russell's Commons category is recorded as Alexander Russell (naturalist)[21].
  • Alexander Russell's residence is recorded as England[22].
  • Alexander Russell's residence is recorded as Aleppo[23].
  • Alexander Russell's family name is recorded as Russell[24].
  • Alexander Russell's given name is recorded as Alexander[25].
  • Alexander Russell's work location is recorded as Aleppo[26].
  • Alexander Russell's work location is recorded as London[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Edinburgh[2], Alexander Russell… he was born on +1714-00-00T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was John Russell[11]. His mother was Ursulla Alexander[12].

Education

Alexander Russell's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include naturalist[6], anthropologist[7], physician[8], and botanist[9]. Fields of work include botany[14], an academic discipline[28]; medicine[15], a field of study[29]; and natural science[16].

Death and Burial

Alexander Russell died on +1768-11-28T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

Alexander Russell ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Russell born?

Alexander Russell was born in Edinburgh[2].

Where did Alexander Russell die?

Alexander Russell passed away in London[4].

Who were Alexander Russell's parents?

Alexander Russell's father was John Russell[11]. Alexander Russell's mother was Ursulla Alexander[12].

What did Alexander Russell do for work?

Alexander Russell worked as naturalist[6], anthropologist[7], physician[8], and botanist[9].

Where did Alexander Russell go to school?

Alexander Russell was educated at University of Edinburgh[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . International Plant Names Index. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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