Alexander Selkirk
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Summary
Alexander Selkirk was born on 1676[1] in Lower Largo[2]. He died on December 13, 1721[3], in Cape Coast[4]. He worked as a sailor[5]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,883 views/month, #6,511 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Cape Coast[7]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain[8], United Kingdom[9]
- Sex or gender: male[10]
- Commons category: Alexander Selkirk[11]
- Cause of death: yellow fever[12]
- Family name: Selkirk (surname)[13]
- Given name: Alexander[14]
- Manner of death: natural causes[15]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, first supplement[16], Q27058682[17], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[18], pi-vol-5-issue-1-1949[19]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[20]
- Name in native language: Alexandre Selcraig[21], Alexander Selkirk[22]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Alexander Selkirk include Alejandro Selkirk Island[23], an island[24], in Chile[25].
Why It Matters
Alexander Selkirk has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]
Entities named for him include Alejandro Selkirk Island[23], an island[24], in Chile[25].
FAQs
Where was Alexander Selkirk born?
Alexander Selkirk's place of birth was Lower Largo[2].
Where did Alexander Selkirk die?
Alexander Selkirk died in Cape Coast[4].
What did Alexander Selkirk do for work?
Alexander Selkirk worked as a sailor[5].