Alexander Wilson

Summary

Alexander Wilson is a human^[1]. Born in St Andrews^[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1714^[3]. He passed away in Glasgow^[4]. He died on October 16, 1786^[5]. He worked as a mathematician^[6], astronomer^[7], meteorologist^[8], university teacher^[9], and surgeon^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Alexander Wilson's place of birth was St Andrews^[2].
• Alexander Wilson passed away in Glasgow^[4].
• Alexander Wilson died in Edinburgh^[12].
• Alexander Wilson was born on January 1, 1714^[3].
• Alexander Wilson died on October 16, 1786^[5].
• Alexander Wilson died on October 18, 1786^[13].
• A child of Alexander Wilson was Patrick Wilson^[14].
• Alexander Wilson held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain^[15].
• Alexander Wilson worked as a mathematician^[6].
• Alexander Wilson worked as an astronomer^[7].
• Alexander Wilson worked as a meteorologist^[8].
• Alexander Wilson's professions included university teacher^[9].
• Alexander Wilson's professions included surgeon^[10].
• Alexander Wilson worked as a businessperson^[16].
• Alexander Wilson's field of work was astronomy^[17].
• Alexander Wilson's field of work was typography^[18].
• Alexander Wilson was employed by University of Glasgow^[19].
• Alexander Wilson was educated at University of St Andrews^[20].
• A notable work attributed to Alexander Wilson is Wilson effect^[21].
• Alexander Wilson received the honorary doctorate^[22].
• Alexander Wilson was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh^[23].
• Alexander Wilson was a member of Glasgow Literary Society^[24].
• Alexander Wilson is recorded as male^[25].
• Alexander Wilson's instance of is recorded as human^[26].
• Alexander Wilson's Commons category is recorded as Alexander Wilson (astronomer)^[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Alexander Wilson was born in St Andrews^[2]. He was born on January 1, 1714^[3].

Education

Alexander Wilson's education included a stint at University of St Andrews^[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician^[6], astronomer^[7], meteorologist^[8], university teacher^[9], surgeon^[10], and businessperson^[16]. Fields of work include astronomy^[17], a branch of science^[28] and typography^[18], a form of art^[29]. Among Alexander Wilson's employers was University of Glasgow^[19].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Alexander Wilson is Wilson effect^[21]. Things named for him include Wilson effect^[30], a scientific theory^[31] and Wilson^[32], an impact crater^[33].

Recognition

Alexander Wilson received the honorary doctorate^[22].

Personal Life

A child of Alexander Wilson was Patrick Wilson^[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 16, 1786^[5] and October 18, 1786^[13]. Recorded place of death include Glasgow^[4], a city^[34], in United Kingdom^[35] and Edinburgh^[12], a city^[36], in United Kingdom^[37], founded in 0601^[38].

Why It Matters

Alexander Wilson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[39]

Entities named for him include Wilson effect^[30], a scientific theory^[31] and Wilson^[32], an impact crater^[33].

FAQs

Where was Alexander Wilson born?

Alexander Wilson's place of birth was St Andrews^[2].

Where did Alexander Wilson die?

Alexander Wilson passed away in Glasgow^[4].

What did Alexander Wilson do for work?

Alexander Wilson worked as mathematician^[6], astronomer^[7], meteorologist^[8], university teacher^[9], and surgeon^[10].

Where did Alexander Wilson go to school?

Alexander Wilson was educated at University of St Andrews^[20].

What awards did Alexander Wilson receive?

Honors received include honorary doctorate^[22].