Donald MacAlister

British doctor (1854–1934)
Person human Q5294736
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Donald MacAlister

Summary

Donald MacAlister is a human[1]. Born in Perth[2], he… he was born on May 17, 1854[3]. He died in Cambridge[4]. He died on January 15, 1934[5]. He worked as a physician[6] and zoologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Donald MacAlister was born in Perth[2].
  • Donald MacAlister died in Cambridge[4].
  • Donald MacAlister was born on May 17, 1854[3].
  • Donald MacAlister died on January 15, 1934[5].
  • Burial took place at Ascension Parish Burial Ground[9].
  • Donald MacAlister held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Donald MacAlister worked as a physician[6].
  • Donald MacAlister worked as a zoologist[7].
  • Donald MacAlister held the position of Principal of the University of Glasgow[11].
  • Donald MacAlister held the position of Chancellor of the University of Glasgow[12].
  • Donald MacAlister was employed by University of Glasgow[13].
  • Donald MacAlister was educated at St John's College[14].
  • Donald MacAlister received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[15].
  • Donald MacAlister received the Croonian Medal and Lecture[16].
  • Donald MacAlister is recorded as male[17].
  • Donald MacAlister's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Donald MacAlister's noble title is recorded as baronet[19].
  • Donald MacAlister's Commons category is recorded as Donald MacAlister[20].
  • Donald MacAlister's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[21].
  • Donald MacAlister's family name is recorded as MacAlister[22].
  • Donald MacAlister's given name is recorded as Donald[23].
  • Donald MacAlister's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[24].
  • Donald MacAlister's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Donald MacAlister's Commons Creator page is recorded as Donald MacAlister[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Donald MacAlister was born in Perth[2]. He was born on May 17, 1854[3].

Education

Donald MacAlister's education included a stint at St John's College[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician[6] and zoologist[7]. Among Donald MacAlister's employers was University of Glasgow[13]. Positions held include Principal of the University of Glasgow[11], a position[27], in United Kingdom[28] and Chancellor of the University of Glasgow[12], a position[29].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[15], a grade of an order[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1815[32] and Croonian Medal and Lecture[16], a lecture series[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1738[35].

Death and Burial

Donald MacAlister died on January 15, 1934[5]. He passed away in Cambridge[4]. He is buried at Ascension Parish Burial Ground[9].

Why It Matters

Donald MacAlister ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Donald MacAlister born?

Born in Perth[2], Donald MacAlister…

Where did Donald MacAlister die?

Donald MacAlister passed away in Cambridge[4].

What did Donald MacAlister do for work?

Donald MacAlister worked as physician[6] and zoologist[7].

Where did Donald MacAlister go to school?

Donald MacAlister was educated at St John's College[14].

What awards did Donald MacAlister receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[15] and Croonian Medal and Lecture[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14397 3078
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ [[Property:P14397]]: 3078, Matched to [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/entry/290070825|Donald MacAlister,, 1st baronet 1854–1934 (#290070825)]] in [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/catal"
  2. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Donald
    Family name MacAlister
    Employer
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom
    + 20 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32116|batch #32116]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (29)"
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