Alexander Spotswood

Summary

Alexander Spotswood is a human^[1]. Born in Tangier^[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1676^[3]. He died in Annapolis^[4]. He died on June 7, 1740^[5]. He worked as a politician^[6]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,193 views/month, #6,885 of 1,000,298).^[7]

Key Facts

• Born in Tangier^[2], Alexander Spotswood…
• Alexander Spotswood passed away in Annapolis^[4].
• Alexander Spotswood was born on January 1, 1676^[3].
• Alexander Spotswood died on June 7, 1740^[5].
• Alexander Spotswood's father was Robert Spotswood^[8].
• Alexander Spotswood's mother was Katherine Maxwell^[9].
• Among Alexander Spotswood's spouses was Anne Butler Brayne^[10].
• A child of Alexander Spotswood was Anne Catherine Spotswood^[11].
• A child of Alexander Spotswood was Dorothea Spotswood Dandridge^[12].
• A child of Alexander Spotswood was Q136668330^[13].
• Alexander Spotswood held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain^[14].
• Alexander Spotswood's professions included politician^[6].
• Alexander Spotswood held the position of Governor of Virginia^[15].
• Alexander Spotswood is recorded as male^[16].
• Alexander Spotswood's instance of is recorded as human^[17].
• Alexander Spotswood's military branch is recorded as British Army^[18].
• Alexander Spotswood's Commons category is recorded as Alexander Spotswood^[19].
• Alexander Spotswood's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general^[20].
• Alexander Spotswood's residence is recorded as Governor's Palace^[21].
• Alexander Spotswood's family name is recorded as Spotswood^[22].
• Alexander Spotswood's given name is recorded as Alexander^[23].
• Alexander Spotswood's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Alexander Spotswood^[24].
• Alexander Spotswood's Commons gallery is recorded as Alexander Spotswood^[25].
• Alexander Spotswood's work location is recorded as United States^[26].
• Alexander Spotswood's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900^[27].

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Origins and Family

Alexander Spotswood's place of birth was Tangier^[2]. He was born on January 1, 1676^[3]. His father was Robert Spotswood^[8]. His mother was Katherine Maxwell^[9].

Career and Affiliations

Alexander Spotswood worked as a politician^[6]. He held the position of Governor of Virginia^[15].

Personal Life

Alexander Spotswood was married to Anne Butler Brayne^[10]. Children include Anne Catherine Spotswood^[11]; Dorothea Spotswood Dandridge^[12], 1727–1773^[28]; and Q136668330^[13].

Death and Burial

Alexander Spotswood died on June 7, 1740^[5]. He died in Annapolis^[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Alexander Spotswood include Spotsylvania County^[29], a county of Virginia^[30], in United States^[31], founded in 1721^[32].

Why It Matters

Alexander Spotswood ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,193 views/month, #6,885 of 1,000,298).^[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[33]

Entities named for him include Spotsylvania County^[29], a county of Virginia^[30], in United States^[31], founded in 1721^[32].

FAQs

Where was Alexander Spotswood born?

Alexander Spotswood's place of birth was Tangier^[2].

Where did Alexander Spotswood die?

Alexander Spotswood died in Annapolis^[4].

Who were Alexander Spotswood's parents?

Alexander Spotswood's father was Robert Spotswood^[8]. Alexander Spotswood's mother was Katherine Maxwell^[9].

Who was Alexander Spotswood married to?

Alexander Spotswood's spouses include Anne Butler Brayne^[10].

What did Alexander Spotswood do for work?

Alexander Spotswood worked as politician^[6].