Alexander Wilson

English writer, spy, MI6 officer, hospital porter and serial polygamist (1893-1963)
Person human Q4720402
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Alexander Wilson

Summary

Alexander Wilson is a human[1]. Born in Dover[2], he… he was born on +1893-10-24T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Ealing[4]. He died on +1963-04-04T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a novelist[6] and spy[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (119 views/month, #7,219 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Wilson's place of birth was Dover[2].
  • Alexander Wilson passed away in Ealing[4].
  • Alexander Wilson was born on +1893-10-24T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Alexander Wilson died on +1963-04-04T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Alexander Wilson was married to Gladys Wilson[9].
  • Among Alexander Wilson's spouses was Dorothy Wick[10].
  • Among Alexander Wilson's spouses was Alison McKelvie[11].
  • Alexander Wilson was married to Elizabeth Hill[12].
  • A child of Alexander Wilson was Dennis Wilson[13].
  • A child of Alexander Wilson was Michael Shannon[14].
  • A child of Alexander Wilson was Gordon Wilson[15].
  • A child of Alexander Wilson was Nigel Wilson[16].
  • A child of Alexander Wilson was Douglas Ansdell[17].
  • A child of Alexander Wilson was Adrian Wilson[18].
  • Alexander Wilson held citizenship in United Kingdom[19].
  • Alexander Wilson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[20].
  • Alexander Wilson worked as a novelist[6].
  • Alexander Wilson worked as a spy[7].
  • Alexander Wilson was employed by Secret Intelligence Service[21].
  • Among Alexander Wilson's employers was University of the Punjab[22].
  • Alexander Wilson is recorded as male[23].
  • Alexander Wilson's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Alexander Wilson's ISNI is recorded as 0000000103918958[25].
  • Alexander Wilson's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 155304364[26].
  • Alexander Wilson's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 265772289[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Alexander Wilson was born in Dover[2]. He was born on +1893-10-24T00:00:00Z[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include novelist[6] and spy[7]. Employers include Secret Intelligence Service[21], an intelligence agency[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1909[30], headquartered in London[31] and University of the Punjab[22], a public university[32], in Pakistan[33], founded in 1882[34], headquartered in Lahore[35].

Personal Life

Spouses include Gladys Wilson[9]; Dorothy Wick[10], an actor[36], of United Kingdom[37]; Alison McKelvie[11], a secretary[38], of United Kingdom[39]; and Elizabeth Hill[12]. Children include Dennis Wilson[13], a poet[40], 1921–2022[41], of United Kingdom[42]; Michael Shannon[14], an actor[43], 1933–2010[44], of United Kingdom[45]; Gordon Wilson[15]; Nigel Wilson[16], b. 1944[46], of United Kingdom[47]; Douglas Ansdell[17]; and Adrian Wilson[18], 1917–1998[48], of United Kingdom[49].

Death and Burial

Alexander Wilson died on +1963-04-04T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Ealing[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[50].

Why It Matters

Alexander Wilson ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (119 views/month, #7,219 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Wilson born?

Alexander Wilson's place of birth was Dover[2].

Where did Alexander Wilson die?

Alexander Wilson passed away in Ealing[4].

Who was Alexander Wilson married to?

Alexander Wilson's spouses include Gladys Wilson[9], Dorothy Wick[10], Alison McKelvie[11], and Elizabeth Hill[12].

What did Alexander Wilson do for work?

Alexander Wilson worked as novelist[6] and spy[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . independent.co.uk. Retrieved . independent.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  10. [24] . independent.co.uk. Retrieved . independent.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . independent.co.uk. Retrieved . independent.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . independent.co.uk. Retrieved . independent.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . independent.co.uk. Retrieved . independent.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . independent.co.uk. Retrieved . independent.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  16. [18] . independent.co.uk. Retrieved . independent.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . independent.co.uk. Retrieved . independent.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . independent.co.uk. Retrieved . independent.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . general catalog of BnF. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [50] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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