Alexandra Orr

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Alexandra Orr

Summary

Alexandra Orr is a human[1]. Born in Saint Petersburg[2], she… she was born on January 17, 1828[3]. She died on January 17, 1903[4]. She worked as a biographer[5] and writer[6]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Alexandra Orr was born in Saint Petersburg[2].
  • Alexandra Orr was born on January 17, 1828[3].
  • Alexandra Orr was born on December 23, 1828[8].
  • Alexandra Orr died on January 17, 1903[4].
  • Alexandra Orr's father was Frederick Septimus Leighton[9].
  • Alexandra Orr's mother was Augusta Susan Nash[10].
  • Alexandra Orr was married to Sutherland Orr[11].
  • Alexandra Orr held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Alexandra Orr's professions included biographer[5].
  • Alexandra Orr worked as a writer[6].
  • Alexandra Orr is recorded as female[13].
  • Alexandra Orr's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Alexandra Orr's Commons category is recorded as Alexandra Orr[15].
  • Alexandra Orr's family name is recorded as Orr[16].
  • Alexandra Orr's family name is recorded as Leighton[17].
  • Alexandra Orr's given name is recorded as Q6081128[18].
  • Alexandra Orr's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, second supplement[19].
  • Alexandra Orr's described by source is recorded as The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Victorian Women's Writing[20].
  • Alexandra Orr's sibling is recorded as Frederic Leighton[21].

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Origins and Family

Alexandra Orr's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 17, 1828[3] and December 23, 1828[8]. Her father was Frederick Septimus Leighton[9]. Her mother was Augusta Susan Nash[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biographer[5] and writer[6].

Personal Life

Among Alexandra Orr's spouses was Sutherland Orr[11].

Death and Burial

Alexandra Orr died on January 17, 1903[4].

Why It Matters

Alexandra Orr ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7] She is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]

FAQs

Where was Alexandra Orr born?

Born in Saint Petersburg[2], Alexandra Orr…

Who were Alexandra Orr's parents?

Alexandra Orr's father was Frederick Septimus Leighton[9]. Alexandra Orr's mother was Augusta Susan Nash[10].

Who was Alexandra Orr married to?

Alexandra Orr's spouses include Sutherland Orr[11].

What did Alexandra Orr do for work?

Alexandra Orr worked as biographer[5] and writer[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [13] . British Museum person-institution thesaurus. wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [4] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Family name Orr, Leighton
    Sex or gender female
    Father Frederick Septimus Leighton
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