Alexander Wylie

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Alexander Wylie

Summary

Alexander Wylie is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on April 6, 1815[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on February 10, 1887[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], historian of mathematics[7], translator[8], Bible translator[9], and missionary[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Wylie's place of birth was London[2].
  • Alexander Wylie passed away in London[4].
  • Alexander Wylie was born on April 6, 1815[3].
  • Alexander Wylie died on February 10, 1887[5].
  • Burial took place at Highgate Cemetery[12].
  • Alexander Wylie held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Alexander Wylie's professions included mathematician[6].
  • Alexander Wylie's professions included historian of mathematics[7].
  • Alexander Wylie's professions included translator[8].
  • Alexander Wylie worked as a Bible translator[9].
  • Alexander Wylie's professions included missionary[10].
  • Alexander Wylie is recorded as male[14].
  • Alexander Wylie's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Alexander Wylie's Commons category is recorded as Alexander Wylie (missionary)[16].
  • Alexander Wylie's family name is recorded as Wylie[17].
  • Alexander Wylie's given name is recorded as Alexander[18].
  • Alexander Wylie's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[19].
  • Alexander Wylie's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[20].
  • Alexander Wylie's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • Alexander Wylie's Commons Creator page is recorded as Alexander Wylie[22].
  • Alexander Wylie's maintained by WikiProject is recorded as WikiProject Mathematics[23].
  • Alexander Wylie's writing language is recorded as English[24].

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Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Alexander Wylie… he was born on April 6, 1815[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], historian of mathematics[7], translator[8], Bible translator[9], and missionary[10].

Death and Burial

Alexander Wylie died on February 10, 1887[5]. He died in London[4]. He is buried at Highgate Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Alexander Wylie ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Wylie born?

Alexander Wylie was born in London[2].

Where did Alexander Wylie die?

Alexander Wylie passed away in London[4].

What did Alexander Wylie do for work?

Alexander Wylie worked as mathematician[6], historian of mathematics[7], translator[8], Bible translator[9], and missionary[10].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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