Archibald Alexander

African American mathematician and engineer (1888-1958)
Person human Q2979750
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Archibald Alexander was born on May 14, 1888 in Ottumwa[1][2][3][4][5] and died on January 4, 1958 in Des Moines[1][2][5][4] from a myocardial infarction[4]. He was a civil engineer, engineer, politician, and architect[4][5][3][6]. Alexander was educated at the University of Iowa, University of London, Highland Park College, and the University of Iowa[5][4][3]. He worked for the Marsh Engineering Company from 1912 to 1917[7] and was a member of Kappa Alpha Psi[4][3].

Alexander received the William E. Harmon Foundation award for distinguished achievement among Negroes and an honorary doctorate from Howard University[8][4]. His notable works include the Tidal Basin, Kutz Memorial Bridge, U.S. Route 29 in the District of Columbia, and Sharpe Field[4][7]. He served as Governor of the United States Virgin Islands from 1954 to 1955[5][4].

Archibald Alexander

Summary

Archibald Alexander is a human[1]. Born in Ottumwa[2], he… he was born on May 14, 1888[3]. He died in Des Moines[4]. He died on January 4, 1958[5]. He worked as a civil engineer[6], engineer[7], politician[8], and architect[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (86 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Archibald Alexander was born in Ottumwa[2].
  • Archibald Alexander died in Des Moines[4].
  • Archibald Alexander was born on May 14, 1888[3].
  • Archibald Alexander died on January 4, 1958[5].
  • Archibald Alexander held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Archibald Alexander is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[12].
  • Archibald Alexander worked as a civil engineer[6].
  • Archibald Alexander's professions included engineer[7].
  • Archibald Alexander worked as a politician[8].
  • Archibald Alexander's professions included architect[9].
  • Archibald Alexander held the position of Governor of the United States Virgin Islands[13].
  • Among Archibald Alexander's employers was Marsh Engineering Company[14].
  • Archibald Alexander's education included a stint at University of Iowa[15].
  • Archibald Alexander was educated at University of London[16].
  • Archibald Alexander was educated at Highland Park College[17].
  • Archibald Alexander's education included a stint at University of Iowa[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Archibald Alexander is Tidal Basin[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Archibald Alexander is Kutz Memorial Bridge[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Archibald Alexander is U.S. Route 29 in the District of Columbia[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Archibald Alexander is Sharpe Field[22].
  • Archibald Alexander received the William E. Harmon Foundation award for distinguished achievement among Negroes[23].
  • Archibald Alexander received the honorary doctor of the Howard University[24].
  • Archibald Alexander was a member of Kappa Alpha Psi[25].
  • Archibald Alexander is recorded as male[26].
  • Archibald Alexander's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Archibald Alexander's place of birth was Ottumwa[2]. He was born on May 14, 1888[3]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[12].

Education

Educated at University of Iowa[15], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1847[30], headquartered in Iowa City[31]; University of London[16], a university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1836[34], headquartered in London[35]; and Highland Park College[17], an academic institution[36], in United States[37], founded in 1890[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include civil engineer[6], engineer[7], politician[8], and architect[9]. Among Archibald Alexander's employers was Marsh Engineering Company[14]. He held the position of Governor of the United States Virgin Islands[13].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Tidal Basin[19], a reservoir[39], in United States[40]; Kutz Memorial Bridge[20], a bridge[41], in United States[42]; U.S. Route 29 in the District of Columbia[21], a road[43], in United States[44]; and Sharpe Field[22], an airport[45], in United States[46].

Recognition

Awards received include William E. Harmon Foundation award for distinguished achievement among Negroes[23], an award[47], in United States[48], founded in 1926[49] and honorary doctor of the Howard University[24], an award[50], in United States[51].

Personal Life

Archibald Alexander was affiliated with the Republican Party[52].

Death and Burial

Archibald Alexander died on January 4, 1958[5]. He passed away in Des Moines[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[53].

Why It Matters

Archibald Alexander ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (86 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

FAQs

Where was Archibald Alexander born?

Born in Ottumwa[2], Archibald Alexander…

Where did Archibald Alexander die?

Archibald Alexander died in Des Moines[4].

What did Archibald Alexander do for work?

Archibald Alexander worked as civil engineer[6], engineer[7], politician[8], and architect[9].

Where did Archibald Alexander go to school?

Archibald Alexander was educated at University of Iowa[15], University of London[16], Highland Park College[17], and University of Iowa[18].

What awards did Archibald Alexander receive?

Honors received include William E. Harmon Foundation award for distinguished achievement among Negroes[23] and honorary doctor of the Howard University[24].

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  1. [2] . Alexander, Archie Alphonso (1888-1958), engineer. Retrieved . mallhistory.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  22. [3] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. Retrieved . books.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [54] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at University of Iowa, University of London, Highland Park College +1
    Place of birth Ottumwa
    Member of political party Republican Party
    Member of sports team Iowa Hawkeyes football
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