Alexander Smith
British poet and essayist
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Summary
Alexander Smith was born on December 31, 1829[1], in Kilmarnock[2]. He died on January 5, 1867[3], in Granton[4]. He worked as a poet[5] and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (176 views/month, #7,260 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Warriston Cemetery[8]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9]
- Sex or gender: male[10]
- Movement: Spasmodic poets[11]
- Commons category: Alexander Smith (poet)[12]
- Cause of death: typhoid fever[13], diphtheria[14]
- Family name: Smith[15]
- Given name: Alexander[16]
- Manner of death: disease[17]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[18], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[19], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[20], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[21], Library of the World's Best Literature[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[23]
- Different from: Alexander Smith[24]
- Writing language: English[25]
Why It Matters
Alexander Smith has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]
FAQs
Where was Alexander Smith born?
Alexander Smith was born in Kilmarnock[2].
Where did Alexander Smith die?
Alexander Smith passed away in Granton[4].