Alexander Williamson

British missionary and botanical collector, active in China (1829 - 1890)
Person human Q4720391
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Alexander Williamson

Summary

Alexander Williamson is a human[1]. Born in Falkirk[2], he… he was born on December 5, 1829[3]. He passed away in Yantai[4]. He died on August 28, 1890[5]. He worked as a translator[6], missionary[7], and Bible translator[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Williamson's place of birth was Falkirk[2].
  • Alexander Williamson passed away in Yantai[4].
  • Alexander Williamson was born on December 5, 1829[3].
  • Alexander Williamson died on August 28, 1890[5].
  • A child of Alexander Williamson was Margaret Williamson King[10].
  • Alexander Williamson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Alexander Williamson worked as a translator[6].
  • Alexander Williamson worked as a missionary[7].
  • Alexander Williamson's professions included Bible translator[8].
  • Alexander Williamson was educated at University of Glasgow[12].
  • Alexander Williamson was a member of Society for the Diffusion of Christian and General Knowledge Among the Chinese[13].
  • Alexander Williamson is recorded as male[14].
  • Alexander Williamson's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Alexander Williamson's family name is recorded as Williamson[16].
  • Alexander Williamson's given name is recorded as Alexander[17].
  • Alexander Williamson's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[18].
  • Alexander Williamson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[19].
  • Alexander Williamson's different from is recorded as Alexander Williamson[20].
  • Alexander Williamson's writing language is recorded as English[21].

Body

Origins and Family

Alexander Williamson's place of birth was Falkirk[2]. He was born on December 5, 1829[3].

Education

Alexander Williamson was educated at University of Glasgow[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include translator[6], missionary[7], and Bible translator[8].

Personal Life

A child of Alexander Williamson was Margaret Williamson King[10].

Death and Burial

Alexander Williamson died on August 28, 1890[5]. He passed away in Yantai[4].

Why It Matters

Alexander Williamson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Williamson born?

Alexander Williamson was born in Falkirk[2].

Where did Alexander Williamson die?

Alexander Williamson died in Yantai[4].

What did Alexander Williamson do for work?

Alexander Williamson worked as translator[6], missionary[7], and Bible translator[8].

Where did Alexander Williamson go to school?

Alexander Williamson was educated at University of Glasgow[12].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . The Rise of Modern China, Sixth Edition. wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900
    Occupation translator, missionary, Bible translator
    Place of death Yantai
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