Alexis Caswell

American scientist (1799–1877)
Person human Q3709976
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Alexis Caswell

Summary

Alexis Caswell is a human[1]. He was born in Taunton[2]. He was born on +1799-01-29T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Providence[4]. He died on +1877-01-08T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], astronomer[7], university teacher[8], biographer[9], and meteorological observer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Alexis Caswell was born in Taunton[2].
  • Alexis Caswell died in Providence[4].
  • Alexis Caswell was born on +1799-01-29T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Alexis Caswell died on +1877-01-08T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at North Burial Ground[12].
  • A child of Alexis Caswell was Sarah Swoope Caswell[13].
  • Alexis Caswell held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Alexis Caswell worked as a mathematician[6].
  • Alexis Caswell worked as an astronomer[7].
  • Alexis Caswell's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Alexis Caswell's professions included biographer[9].
  • Alexis Caswell's professions included meteorological observer[10].
  • Alexis Caswell held the position of list of presidents of Brown University[15].
  • Among Alexis Caswell's employers was Brown University[16].
  • Alexis Caswell was educated at Brown University[17].
  • Alexis Caswell was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[18].
  • Alexis Caswell was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[19].
  • Alexis Caswell was a member of National Academy of Sciences[20].
  • Alexis Caswell's religion is recorded as Baptists[21].
  • Alexis Caswell's image is recorded as Alexis Caswell 6th President of Brown.jpg[22].
  • Alexis Caswell is recorded as male[23].
  • Alexis Caswell's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Alexis Caswell's signature is recorded as Signature of Alexis Caswell.png[25].
  • Alexis Caswell's ISNI is recorded as 0000000061258110[26].
  • Alexis Caswell's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 71258084[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Alexis Caswell's place of birth was Taunton[2]. He was born on +1799-01-29T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Alexis Caswell's education included a stint at Brown University[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], astronomer[7], university teacher[8], biographer[9], and meteorological observer[10]. Alexis Caswell was employed by Brown University[16]. He held the position of list of presidents of Brown University[15].

Personal Life

A child of Alexis Caswell was Sarah Swoope Caswell[13]. His religion is recorded as Baptists[21].

Death and Burial

Alexis Caswell died on +1877-01-08T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Providence[4]. He is buried at North Burial Ground[12].

Why It Matters

Alexis Caswell ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Alexis Caswell born?

Alexis Caswell's place of birth was Taunton[2].

Where did Alexis Caswell die?

Alexis Caswell passed away in Providence[4].

What did Alexis Caswell do for work?

Alexis Caswell worked as mathematician[6], astronomer[7], university teacher[8], biographer[9], and meteorological observer[10].

Where did Alexis Caswell go to school?

Alexis Caswell was educated at Brown University[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [22] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [23] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [24] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Meteorological stations and observers of the Smithsonian Institution in North America and adjacent islands. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [25] . wikidata.org.
  17. [12] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [26] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
  20. [27] . wikidata.org.
  21. [18] . wikidata.org.
  22. [19] . wikidata.org.
  23. [20] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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