Edwin Alderman

American educator, first president of the University of Virginia (1861–1931)
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Edwin Alderman

Summary

Edwin Alderman is a human[1]. He was born in Wilmington[2]. He was born on +1861-05-15T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Connellsville[4]. He died on +1931-04-30T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a teacher[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Edwin Alderman's place of birth was Wilmington[2].
  • Edwin Alderman died in Connellsville[4].
  • Edwin Alderman was born on +1861-05-15T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Edwin Alderman was born on +1861-01-01T00:00:00Z[9].
  • Edwin Alderman died on +1931-04-30T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Edwin Alderman died on +1931-01-01T00:00:00Z[10].
  • Burial took place at University of Virginia Cemetery and Columbarium[11].
  • Edwin Alderman held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Edwin Alderman worked as a teacher[6].
  • Edwin Alderman's professions included writer[7].
  • Edwin Alderman held the position of school superintendent[13].
  • Edwin Alderman held the position of president[14].
  • Edwin Alderman held the position of president[15].
  • Edwin Alderman was employed by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill[16].
  • Edwin Alderman's education included a stint at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill[17].
  • Edwin Alderman's education included a stint at Bethel Military Academy[18].
  • Edwin Alderman received the Legum Doctor[19].
  • Edwin Alderman received the Legum Doctor[20].
  • Edwin Alderman received the Doctor of Civil Law[21].
  • Edwin Alderman was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[22].
  • Edwin Alderman was a member of American Historical Association[23].
  • Edwin Alderman was a member of Maryland Center for History and Culture[24].
  • Edwin Alderman was a member of National Educational Association[25].
  • Edwin Alderman was a member of American Philosophical Society[26].
  • Edwin Alderman is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Edwin Alderman's place of birth was Wilmington[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1861-05-15T00:00:00Z[3] and +1861-01-01T00:00:00Z[9].

Education

Educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill[17], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1789[30] and Bethel Military Academy[18], a military academy[31], in United States[32], founded in 1867[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include teacher[6] and writer[7]. Edwin Alderman was employed by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill[16]. Positions held include school superintendent[13], a profession[34] and president[14], a corporate title[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Legum Doctor[19], an academic degree[36] and Doctor of Civil Law[21], an academic degree[37].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1931-04-30T00:00:00Z[5] and +1931-01-01T00:00:00Z[10]. Edwin Alderman died in Connellsville[4]. Burial took place at University of Virginia Cemetery and Columbarium[11].

Why It Matters

Edwin Alderman ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Edwin Alderman born?

Edwin Alderman's place of birth was Wilmington[2].

Where did Edwin Alderman die?

Edwin Alderman died in Connellsville[4].

What did Edwin Alderman do for work?

Edwin Alderman worked as teacher[6] and writer[7].

Where did Edwin Alderman go to school?

Edwin Alderman was educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill[17] and Bethel Military Academy[18].

What awards did Edwin Alderman receive?

Honors received include Legum Doctor[19], Legum Doctor[20], and Doctor of Civil Law[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [9] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [10] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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