Alexandra of Denmark
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Summary
Alexandra of Denmark was born on December 1, 1844[1], in Yellow Palace[2]. She died on November 20, 1925[3], in Sandringham House[4]. She worked as a photographer[5], painter[6], and aristocrat[7]. She ranks in the top 0.36% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46,802 views/month, #3,627 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: St George's Chapel, Windsor[9]
- Father: Christian IX of Denmark[10]
- Mother: Louise of Hesse-Kassel[11]
- Spouse: Edward VII[12]
- Child: Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence and Avondale[13], George V[14], Louise, Princess Royal[15], Princess Victoria of the United Kingdom[16], Maud of Wales[17], Prince Alexander John of Wales[18]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[19]
- Position held: Consort of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[20]
- Award received: Order of the Crown of India[21], Order of the Garter[22], Dame Grand Cross of the Order of Saint John[23], Royal Order of Victoria and Albert[24], Order of the British Empire[25], Dame of the Order of Queen Maria Luisa[26], Order of Saint Catherine[27], Royal Family Order of King Edward VII[28], Order of Saint John[29], Order of Queen Maria Luisa[30]
- Member of: Edward VII of the United Kingdom and Queen Alexandra[31]
- Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[32], Church of England[33], Anglicanism[34]
- Sex or gender: female[35]
- Family: House of Glücksburg[36]
- Noble title: princess[37], Princess of Denmark[38], Princess of Wales[39], Duchess of Cornwall[40], Duchess of Rothesay[41], Countess of Chester[42], countess[43], baroness[44], queen[45], Queen consort of the United Kingdom[46], Queen mother[47]
- Commons category: Queen Alexandra of the United Kingdom[48]
- Cause of death: heart failure[49]
- Honorific prefix: His Highness[50], Royal Highness[51], Majesty[52]
- Residence: Yellow Palace[53], Bernstorff Palace[54], Sandringham House[55], Marlborough House[56], Buckingham Palace[57]
- Given name: Alexandra[58], Caroline[59], Marie[60], Charlotte[61]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Alexandra of Denmark include Elizabeth II[62], a monarch[63], 1926–2022[64], of United Kingdom[65], awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[66]; Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood[67], a nurse[68], 1897–1965[69], of United Kingdom[70], awarded the Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[71]; Alexandra Palace[72], an event venue[73], in United Kingdom[74], founded in 1875[75]; Ornithoptera alexandrae[76], a taxon[77]; Green Howards[78], a military unit[79], in United Kingdom[80], founded in 1688[81], headquartered in Richmond Barracks, North Yorkshire[82]; Alexandra[83], a locality[84], in New Zealand[85]; Alexandra Bridge[86], a cantilever bridge[87], in Canada[88]; and Alexandra Park[89].
Why It Matters
Alexandra of Denmark has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[90] She is known by 73 alternative names across languages and contexts.[91]
Entities named for her include Elizabeth II[62], a monarch[63], 1926–2022[64], of United Kingdom[65], awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[66]; Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood[67], a nurse[68], 1897–1965[69], of United Kingdom[70], awarded the Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[71]; Alexandra Palace[72], an event venue[73], in United Kingdom[74], founded in 1875[75]; Ornithoptera alexandrae[76], a taxon[77]; Green Howards[78], a military unit[79], in United Kingdom[80], founded in 1688[81], headquartered in Richmond Barracks, North Yorkshire[82]; and Alexandra[83], a locality[84], in New Zealand[85].
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[10]. Alexandra of Denmark's mother was Louise of Hesse-Kassel[11].
Who was Alexandra of Denmark married to?
Alexandra of Denmark's spouses include Edward VII[12].
What did Alexandra of Denmark do for work?
Alexandra of Denmark worked as a photographer[5], painter[6], and aristocrat[7].
What awards did Alexandra of Denmark receive?
Honors received include Order of the Crown of India[21], Order of the Garter[22], Dame Grand Cross of the Order of Saint John[23], and Royal Order of Victoria and Albert[24].