Archibald Alexander

American theologian (1772–1851)
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Archibald Alexander

Summary

Archibald Alexander is a human[1]. Born in Rockbridge County[2], he… he was born on +1772-04-17T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Princeton Township[4]. He died on +1851-10-22T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], university teacher[7], pastor[8], minister[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Archibald Alexander was born in Rockbridge County[2].
  • Archibald Alexander died in Princeton Township[4].
  • Archibald Alexander was born on +1772-04-17T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Archibald Alexander was born on +1772-01-01T00:00:00Z[12].
  • Archibald Alexander died on +1851-10-22T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Archibald Alexander died on +1851-01-01T00:00:00Z[13].
  • Archibald Alexander is buried at Princeton Cemetery[14].
  • Archibald Alexander's father was William Alexander[15].
  • Archibald Alexander was married to Janetta Alexander[16].
  • A child of Archibald Alexander was James Waddel Alexander[17].
  • A child of Archibald Alexander was Joseph Addison Alexander[18].
  • A child of Archibald Alexander was William Cowper Alexander[19].
  • A child of Archibald Alexander was Samuel Davies Alexander[20].
  • A child of Archibald Alexander was Henry Martyn Alexander[21].
  • Archibald Alexander held citizenship in United States[22].
  • Archibald Alexander's professions included theologian[6].
  • Archibald Alexander worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Archibald Alexander worked as a pastor[8].
  • Archibald Alexander's professions included minister[9].
  • Archibald Alexander's professions included writer[10].
  • Archibald Alexander held the position of president[23].
  • Archibald Alexander held the position of parson[24].
  • Archibald Alexander held the position of Principal of the Princeton Theological Seminary[25].
  • Among Archibald Alexander's employers was Princeton Theological Seminary[26].
  • Archibald Alexander's education included a stint at Washington and Lee University[27].

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Origins and Family

Archibald Alexander's place of birth was Rockbridge County[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1772-04-17T00:00:00Z[3] and +1772-01-01T00:00:00Z[12]. His father was William Alexander[15].

Education

Archibald Alexander's education included a stint at Washington and Lee University[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], university teacher[7], pastor[8], minister[9], and writer[10]. Among Archibald Alexander's employers was Princeton Theological Seminary[26]. Positions held include president[23], a corporate title[28]; parson[24], an ecclesiastical occupation[29]; and Principal of the Princeton Theological Seminary[25].

Personal Life

Among Archibald Alexander's spouses was Janetta Alexander[16]. Children include James Waddel Alexander[17], a theologian[30], 1804–1859[31], of United States[32]; Joseph Addison Alexander[18], a translator[33], 1809–1860[34], of United States[35], awarded the Doctor of Divinity[36]; William Cowper Alexander[19], a lawyer[37], 1806–1874[38], of United States[39], awarded the Doctor of Law (honorary)[40]; Samuel Davies Alexander[20], a minister[41], 1819–1894[42], of United States[43]; and Henry Martyn Alexander[21], a lawyer[44], 1822–1899[45]. Religious affiliations include Protestantism[46], a Christian denominational family[47], founded in 1517[48] and Presbyterianism[49], a religious denomination[50].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1851-10-22T00:00:00Z[5] and +1851-01-01T00:00:00Z[13]. Archibald Alexander passed away in Princeton Township[4]. Burial took place at Princeton Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

Archibald Alexander ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51]

FAQs

Where was Archibald Alexander born?

Born in Rockbridge County[2], Archibald Alexander…

Where did Archibald Alexander die?

Archibald Alexander died in Princeton Township[4].

Who were Archibald Alexander's parents?

Archibald Alexander's father was William Alexander[15].

Who was Archibald Alexander married to?

Archibald Alexander's spouses include Janetta Alexander[16].

What did Archibald Alexander do for work?

Archibald Alexander worked as theologian[6], university teacher[7], pastor[8], minister[9], and writer[10].

Where did Archibald Alexander go to school?

Archibald Alexander was educated at Washington and Lee University[27].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
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  3. [15] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
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  6. [23] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  7. [24] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
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  9. [17] . hymnary.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
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  14. [27] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
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  17. [8] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . Annals of the American Pulpit. wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  21. [14] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  22. [46] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  23. [49] . Annals of the American Pulpit. wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [12] . Annals of the American Pulpit. wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [13] . Annals of the American Pulpit. wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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