Alexander Whyte

Scottish theologian (1836-1921)
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Alexander Whyte

Summary

Alexander Whyte is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kirriemuir[2]. He was born on +1836-01-13T00:00:00Z[3]. He died on +1921-01-06T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as a theologian[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Whyte was born in Kirriemuir[2].
  • Alexander Whyte was born on +1836-01-13T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Alexander Whyte was born on +1837-00-00T00:00:00Z[7].
  • Alexander Whyte died on +1921-01-06T00:00:00Z[4].
  • Alexander Whyte's father was John Whyte[8].
  • Alexander Whyte's mother was Janet Thomson[9].
  • Among Alexander Whyte's spouses was Jane Elizabeth Barbour[10].
  • A child of Alexander Whyte was Frederick Whyte[11].
  • Alexander Whyte held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Alexander Whyte's professions included theologian[5].
  • Among Alexander Whyte's employers was University of Edinburgh[13].
  • Alexander Whyte's education included a stint at University of Aberdeen[14].
  • Alexander Whyte is recorded as male[15].
  • Alexander Whyte's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Alexander Whyte's Commons category is recorded as Alexander Whyte[17].
  • Alexander Whyte's family name is recorded as Whyte[18].
  • Alexander Whyte's given name is recorded as Alexander[19].
  • Alexander Whyte's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[20].
  • Alexander Whyte's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, third supplement[21].
  • Alexander Whyte's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[22].
  • Alexander Whyte's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Alexander Whyte's different from is recorded as Alexander Whyte[24].

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Origins and Family

Alexander Whyte was born in Kirriemuir[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1836-01-13T00:00:00Z[3] and +1837-00-00T00:00:00Z[7]. His father was John Whyte[8]. His mother was Janet Thomson[9].

Education

Alexander Whyte's education included a stint at University of Aberdeen[14].

Career and Affiliations

Alexander Whyte worked as a theologian[5]. He was employed by University of Edinburgh[13].

Personal Life

Alexander Whyte was married to Jane Elizabeth Barbour[10]. A child of him was Frederick Whyte[11].

Death and Burial

Alexander Whyte died on +1921-01-06T00:00:00Z[4].

Why It Matters

Alexander Whyte ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Whyte born?

Born in Kirriemuir[2], Alexander Whyte…

Who were Alexander Whyte's parents?

Alexander Whyte's father was John Whyte[8]. Alexander Whyte's mother was Janet Thomson[9].

Who was Alexander Whyte married to?

Alexander Whyte's spouses include Jane Elizabeth Barbour[10].

What did Alexander Whyte do for work?

Alexander Whyte worked as theologian[5].

Where did Alexander Whyte go to school?

Alexander Whyte was educated at University of Aberdeen[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Whyte, Alexander. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 25d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of birth +1836-01-13T00:00:00Z, +1837-00-00T00:00:00Z
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    Country of citizenship United Kingdom
    Gazetteer for scotland person id 2228
    National library of israel j9u id 987007275102605171
    Described by source The Nuttall Encyclopædia, Dictionary of National Biography, third supplement, Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition
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