Alexander Wood

Scottish physician
Person human Q4720418
Alexander Wood
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Alexander Wood

Summary

Alexander Wood is a human[1]. He was born in Cupar[2]. He was born on December 10, 1817[3]. He died in Edinburgh[4]. He died on February 26, 1884[5]. He worked as an inventor[6] and physician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (134 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Wood's place of birth was Cupar[2].
  • Alexander Wood passed away in Edinburgh[4].
  • Alexander Wood was born on December 10, 1817[3].
  • Alexander Wood died on February 26, 1884[5].
  • Alexander Wood held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
  • Alexander Wood worked as an inventor[6].
  • Alexander Wood worked as a physician[7].
  • Among Alexander Wood's employers was University of Edinburgh[10].
  • Alexander Wood was educated at University of Edinburgh[11].
  • Alexander Wood was educated at Edinburgh Academy[12].
  • Alexander Wood received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[13].
  • Alexander Wood was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[14].
  • Alexander Wood is recorded as male[15].
  • Alexander Wood's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Alexander Wood's Commons category is recorded as Alexander Wood (physician)[17].
  • Alexander Wood's family name is recorded as Wood[18].
  • Alexander Wood's given name is recorded as Alexander[19].
  • Alexander Wood's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[20].
  • Alexander Wood's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • Alexander Wood's different from is recorded as Alexander Wood[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Cupar[2], Alexander Wood… he was born on December 10, 1817[3].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh[11], a public university[23], in United Kingdom[24], founded in 1583[25], headquartered in Edinburgh[26] and Edinburgh Academy[12], an independent school[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1824[29], headquartered in Edinburgh[30].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include inventor[6] and physician[7]. Alexander Wood was employed by University of Edinburgh[10].

Recognition

Alexander Wood received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[13].

Death and Burial

Alexander Wood died on February 26, 1884[5]. He died in Edinburgh[4].

Why It Matters

Alexander Wood ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (134 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Wood born?

Alexander Wood's place of birth was Cupar[2].

Where did Alexander Wood die?

Alexander Wood passed away in Edinburgh[4].

What did Alexander Wood do for work?

Alexander Wood worked as inventor[6] and physician[7].

Where did Alexander Wood go to school?

Alexander Wood was educated at University of Edinburgh[11] and Edinburgh Academy[12].

What awards did Alexander Wood receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[13].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Sex or gender male
    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Occupation inventor, physician
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