Alexander Souter

British classical scholar
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Alexander Souter

Summary

Alexander Souter is a human[1]. He was born in Perth[2]. He was born on August 14, 1873[3]. He died in Oxford[4]. He died on January 17, 1949[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], classical scholar[7], university teacher[8], and translator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Souter's place of birth was Perth[2].
  • Alexander Souter died in Oxford[4].
  • Alexander Souter was born on August 14, 1873[3].
  • Alexander Souter died on January 17, 1949[5].
  • Alexander Souter held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Alexander Souter held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • English was Alexander Souter's native language[13].
  • Alexander Souter's professions included theologian[6].
  • Alexander Souter worked as a classical scholar[7].
  • Alexander Souter's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Alexander Souter's professions included translator[9].
  • Among Alexander Souter's employers was University of Oxford[14].
  • Alexander Souter was employed by University of Aberdeen[15].
  • Alexander Souter was educated at University of Aberdeen[16].
  • Alexander Souter was educated at University of Cambridge[17].
  • Alexander Souter received the Burkitt Medal[18].
  • Alexander Souter received the Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[19].
  • Alexander Souter was a member of Medieval Academy of America[20].
  • Alexander Souter is recorded as male[21].
  • Alexander Souter's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Alexander Souter's family name is recorded as Souter[23].
  • Alexander Souter's given name is recorded as Alexander[24].
  • Alexander Souter's work location is recorded as Aberdeen[25].
  • Alexander Souter's work location is recorded as Oxford[26].
  • Alexander Souter studied under John E. B. Mayor[27].

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Origins and Family

Alexander Souter was born in Perth[2]. He was born on August 14, 1873[3]. English was his native language[13].

Education

Educated at University of Aberdeen[16], a public research university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1495[30], headquartered in Aberdeen[31] and University of Cambridge[17], a collegiate university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1209[34], headquartered in Cambridge[35]. Alexander Souter studied under John E. B. Mayor[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], classical scholar[7], university teacher[8], and translator[9]. Employers include University of Oxford[14], a collegiate university[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1096[38], headquartered in Oxford[39] and University of Aberdeen[15], a public research university[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1495[42], headquartered in Aberdeen[43].

Recognition

Awards received include Burkitt Medal[18], an award[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1923[46] and Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[19].

Death and Burial

Alexander Souter died on January 17, 1949[5]. He died in Oxford[4].

Why It Matters

Alexander Souter ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Souter born?

Alexander Souter was born in Perth[2].

Where did Alexander Souter die?

Alexander Souter passed away in Oxford[4].

What did Alexander Souter do for work?

Alexander Souter worked as theologian[6], classical scholar[7], university teacher[8], and translator[9].

Where did Alexander Souter go to school?

Alexander Souter was educated at University of Aberdeen[16] and University of Cambridge[17].

What awards did Alexander Souter receive?

Honors received include Burkitt Medal[18] and Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[19].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [19] . medievalacademy.org. Retrieved . medievalacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . medievalacademy.org. Retrieved . medievalacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
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  23. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 20d ago · BotMultichillT bot · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cantic id 981058610103206706
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  2. 4w ago · DoNothingEveryday · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Image Alexander Souter (1873–1949) by John Bulloch Souter (Cropped).jpg
    Aliases
    Work location Aberdeen, Oxford
    Native language English
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