Alexandra of Denmark

Summary

Alexandra of Denmark is a human^[1]. Born in Yellow Palace^[2], she… she was born on December 1, 1844^[3]. She passed away in Sandringham House^[4]. She died on November 20, 1925^[5]. She worked as a photographer^[6], painter^[7], and aristocrat^[8]. She ranks in the top 0.36% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,560 views/month, #3,627 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Alexandra of Denmark's place of birth was Yellow Palace^[2].
• Alexandra of Denmark passed away in Sandringham House^[4].
• Alexandra of Denmark was born on December 1, 1844^[3].
• Alexandra of Denmark died on November 20, 1925^[5].
• Burial took place at St George's Chapel, Windsor^[10].
• Alexandra of Denmark's father was Christian IX of Denmark^[11].
• Alexandra of Denmark's mother was Louise of Hesse-Kassel^[12].
• Among Alexandra of Denmark's spouses was Edward VII^[13].
• A child of Alexandra of Denmark was Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence and Avondale^[14].
• A child of Alexandra of Denmark was George V^[15].
• A child of Alexandra of Denmark was Louise, Princess Royal^[16].
• A child of Alexandra of Denmark was Princess Victoria of the United Kingdom^[17].
• A child of Alexandra of Denmark was Maud of Wales^[18].
• A child of Alexandra of Denmark was Prince Alexander John of Wales^[19].
• Alexandra of Denmark held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark^[20].
• Alexandra of Denmark worked as a photographer^[6].
• Alexandra of Denmark's professions included painter^[7].
• Alexandra of Denmark's professions included aristocrat^[8].
• Alexandra of Denmark held the position of Consort of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[21].
• Alexandra of Denmark received the Order of the Crown of India^[22].
• Alexandra of Denmark received the Order of the Garter^[23].
• Alexandra of Denmark received the Dame Grand Cross of the Order of Saint John^[24].
• Alexandra of Denmark received the Royal Order of Victoria and Albert^[25].
• Alexandra of Denmark received the Order of the British Empire^[26].
• Alexandra of Denmark received the Dame of the Order of Queen Maria Luisa^[27].

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Origins and Family

Alexandra of Denmark's place of birth was Yellow Palace^[2]. She was born on December 1, 1844^[3]. Her father was Christian IX of Denmark^[11]. Her mother was Louise of Hesse-Kassel^[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include photographer^[6], painter^[7], and aristocrat^[8]. Alexandra of Denmark held the position of Consort of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[21].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Crown of India^[22], an order of chivalry for women^[28], in United Kingdom^[29], founded in 1878^[30]; Order of the Garter^[23], an order of chivalry^[31], in Kingdom of England^[32], founded in 1348^[33]; Dame Grand Cross of the Order of Saint John^[24], a grade of an order^[34], in United Kingdom^[35]; Royal Order of Victoria and Albert^[25], a Royal Family Decoration^[36], in United Kingdom^[37], founded in 1862^[38]; Order of the British Empire^[26], an order of chivalry^[39], in United Kingdom^[40], founded in 1917^[41]; and Dame of the Order of Queen Maria Luisa^[27].

Personal Life

Alexandra of Denmark was married to Edward VII^[13]. Children include Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence and Avondale^[14], a politician^[42], 1864–1892^[43], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[44], awarded the Royal Order of the Seraphim^[45]; George V^[15], a philatelist^[46], 1865–1936^[47], of United Kingdom^[48], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[49]; Louise, Princess Royal^[16], an aristocrat^[50], 1867–1931^[51], of United Kingdom^[52], awarded the Order of the Crown of India^[53]; Princess Victoria of the United Kingdom^[17], an aristocrat^[54], 1868–1935^[55], of United Kingdom^[56], awarded the Order of the Crown of India^[57]; Maud of Wales^[18], a consort^[58], 1869–1938^[59], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[60], awarded the Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order^[61]; and Prince Alexander John of Wales^[19], an aristocrat^[62], 1871–1871^[63], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[64]. Religious affiliations include Lutheranism^[65], a Christian denominational family^[66], founded in 1517^[67]; Church of England^[68], a state church^[69], in United Kingdom^[70], founded in 1534^[71], headquartered in Church House^[72]; and Anglicanism^[73], a Christian denominational family^[74].

Death and Burial

Alexandra of Denmark died on November 20, 1925^[5]. She passed away in Sandringham House^[4]. The cause of death was heart failure^[75]. She is buried at St George's Chapel, Windsor^[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Alexandra of Denmark include Elizabeth II^[76], a monarch^[77], 1926–2022^[78], of United Kingdom^[79], awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour^[80]; Alexandra Palace^[81], an event venue^[82], in United Kingdom^[83], founded in 1875^[84]; Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood^[85], a nurse^[86], 1897–1965^[87], of United Kingdom^[88], awarded the Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire^[89]; Alexandra^[90], a locality^[91], in New Zealand^[92]; Ornithoptera alexandrae^[93], a taxon^[94]; Green Howards^[95], a military unit^[96], in United Kingdom^[97], founded in 1688^[98], headquartered in Richmond Barracks, North Yorkshire^[99]; Alexandra Bridge^[100], a cantilever bridge^[101], in Canada^[102]; and Alexandra Canal^[103], a canal^[104], in Australia^[105].

Why It Matters

Alexandra of Denmark ranks in the top 0.36% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,560 views/month, #3,627 of 1,000,298).^[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[106] She is known by 46 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[107]

Entities named for her include Elizabeth II^[76], a monarch^[77], 1926–2022^[78], of United Kingdom^[79], awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour^[80]; Alexandra Palace^[81], an event venue^[82], in United Kingdom^[83], founded in 1875^[84]; Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood^[85], a nurse^[86], 1897–1965^[87], of United Kingdom^[88], awarded the Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire^[89]; Alexandra^[90], a locality^[91], in New Zealand^[92]; Ornithoptera alexandrae^[93], a taxon^[94]; and Green Howards^[95], a military unit^[96], in United Kingdom^[97], founded in 1688^[98], headquartered in Richmond Barracks, North Yorkshire^[99].

FAQs

Where was Alexandra of Denmark born?

Alexandra of Denmark was born in Yellow Palace^[2].

Where did Alexandra of Denmark die?

Alexandra of Denmark died in Sandringham House^[4].

Who were Alexandra of Denmark's parents?

Alexandra of Denmark's father was Christian IX of Denmark^[11]. Alexandra of Denmark's mother was Louise of Hesse-Kassel^[12].

Who was Alexandra of Denmark married to?

Alexandra of Denmark's spouses include Edward VII^[13].

What did Alexandra of Denmark do for work?

Alexandra of Denmark worked as photographer^[6], painter^[7], and aristocrat^[8].

What awards did Alexandra of Denmark receive?

Honors received include Order of the Crown of India^[22], Order of the Garter^[23], Dame Grand Cross of the Order of Saint John^[24], and Royal Order of Victoria and Albert^[25].