Alexander Wilson

Summary

Alexander Wilson is a human^[1]. Born in Paisley^[2], he… he was born on July 6, 1766^[3]. He passed away in Philadelphia^[4]. He died on August 23, 1813^[5]. He worked as an ornithologist^[6], poet^[7], zoologist^[8], essayist^[9], and writer^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (324 views/month, #7,241 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Alexander Wilson's place of birth was Paisley^[2].
• Alexander Wilson passed away in Philadelphia^[4].
• Alexander Wilson was born on July 6, 1766^[3].
• Alexander Wilson died on August 23, 1813^[5].
• Alexander Wilson is buried at Gloria Dei (Old Swedes') Church^[12].
• Alexander Wilson held citizenship in Scotland^[13].
• Alexander Wilson held citizenship in United States^[14].
• Alexander Wilson worked as an ornithologist^[6].
• Alexander Wilson worked as a poet^[7].
• Alexander Wilson worked as a zoologist^[8].
• Alexander Wilson worked as an essayist^[9].
• Alexander Wilson's professions included writer^[10].
• Alexander Wilson's professions included naturalist^[15].
• A notable student of Alexander Wilson was John James Audubon^[16].
• Alexander Wilson was a member of American Philosophical Society^[17].
• Alexander Wilson is recorded as male^[18].
• Alexander Wilson's instance of is recorded as human^[19].
• Alexander Wilson's Commons category is recorded as Alexander Wilson^[20].
• Alexander Wilson's family name is recorded as Wilson^[21].
• Alexander Wilson's given name is recorded as Alexander^[22].
• Alexander Wilson's author citation is recorded as Wilson^[23].
• Alexander Wilson's author citation is recorded as A. Wilson^[24].
• Alexander Wilson's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Alexander Wilson^[25].
• Alexander Wilson's Commons gallery is recorded as Alexander Wilson^[26].
• Alexander Wilson studied under Nancy Bartrum^[27].

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Origins and Family

Alexander Wilson was born in Paisley^[2]. He was born on July 6, 1766^[3].

Education

Alexander Wilson studied under Nancy Bartrum^[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include ornithologist^[6], poet^[7], zoologist^[8], essayist^[9], writer^[10], and naturalist^[15]. A notable student of Alexander Wilson was John James Audubon^[16].

Death and Burial

Alexander Wilson died on August 23, 1813^[5]. He passed away in Philadelphia^[4]. Burial took place at Gloria Dei (Old Swedes') Church^[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Alexander Wilson include Phalaropus tricolor^[28], a taxon^[29]; Wilson's Snipe^[30], a taxon^[31]; Wilson's Storm Petrel^[32], a taxon^[33]; Wilson's Plover^[34], a taxon^[35]; and Wilsonia^[36], a taxon^[37].

Why It Matters

Alexander Wilson ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (324 views/month, #7,241 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[38] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[39]

Entities named for him include Phalaropus tricolor^[28], a taxon^[29]; Wilson's Snipe^[30], a taxon^[31]; Wilson's Storm Petrel^[32], a taxon^[33]; Wilson's Plover^[34], a taxon^[35]; and Wilsonia^[36], a taxon^[37].

FAQs

Where was Alexander Wilson born?

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

Where did Alexander Wilson die?

Alexander Wilson passed away in Philadelphia^[4].

What did Alexander Wilson do for work?

Alexander Wilson worked as ornithologist^[6], poet^[7], zoologist^[8], essayist^[9], and writer^[10].