James Edward Alexander

Scottish soldier, traveller and author (1803-1885)
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James Edward Alexander
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James Edward Alexander

Summary

James Edward Alexander is a human[1]. He was born in Stirling[2]. He was born on October 16, 1803[3]. He died in Ryde[4]. He died on April 2, 1885[5]. He worked as a geographer[6], military personnel[7], naturalist[8], explorer[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (68 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • James Edward Alexander's place of birth was Stirling[2].
  • James Edward Alexander died in Ryde[4].
  • James Edward Alexander was born on October 16, 1803[3].
  • James Edward Alexander was born on January 1, 1803[12].
  • James Edward Alexander died on April 2, 1885[5].
  • James Edward Alexander died on January 1, 1885[13].
  • James Edward Alexander was married to Eveline Marie Alexander[14].
  • James Edward Alexander held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • James Edward Alexander's professions included geographer[6].
  • James Edward Alexander's professions included military personnel[7].
  • James Edward Alexander's professions included naturalist[8].
  • James Edward Alexander worked as an explorer[9].
  • James Edward Alexander worked as a writer[10].
  • James Edward Alexander worked as a botanist[16].
  • James Edward Alexander's education included a stint at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[17].
  • James Edward Alexander received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[18].
  • James Edward Alexander received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[19].
  • James Edward Alexander received the Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[20].
  • James Edward Alexander received the Knight Bachelor[21].
  • James Edward Alexander was a member of Royal Geographical Society[22].
  • James Edward Alexander was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[23].
  • James Edward Alexander is recorded as male[24].
  • James Edward Alexander's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • James Edward Alexander's military branch is recorded as British Army[26].
  • James Edward Alexander's Commons category is recorded as James Edward Alexander[27].

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Origins and Family

James Edward Alexander's place of birth was Stirling[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 16, 1803[3] and January 1, 1803[12].

Education

James Edward Alexander's education included a stint at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geographer[6], military personnel[7], naturalist[8], explorer[9], writer[10], and botanist[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[18], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1815[30]; Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[19], a fellowship award[31], in United Kingdom[32]; Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[20], a fellowship award[33], in United Kingdom[34]; and Knight Bachelor[21], a title of honor[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1300[37].

Personal Life

Among James Edward Alexander's spouses was Eveline Marie Alexander[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 2, 1885[5] and January 1, 1885[13]. James Edward Alexander passed away in Ryde[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for James Edward Alexander include Alexander Bay[38], a town[39], in South Africa[40], founded in 1836[41].

Why It Matters

James Edward Alexander ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (68 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

Entities named for him include Alexander Bay[38], a town[39], in South Africa[40], founded in 1836[41].

FAQs

Where was James Edward Alexander born?

James Edward Alexander was born in Stirling[2].

Where did James Edward Alexander die?

James Edward Alexander died in Ryde[4].

Who was James Edward Alexander married to?

James Edward Alexander's spouses include Eveline Marie Alexander[14].

What did James Edward Alexander do for work?

James Edward Alexander worked as geographer[6], military personnel[7], naturalist[8], explorer[9], and writer[10].

Where did James Edward Alexander go to school?

James Edward Alexander was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[17].

What awards did James Edward Alexander receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[18], Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[19], Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[20], and Knight Bachelor[21].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . Nineteenth century New Zealand artists: a guide and handbook. wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [26] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [12] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [13] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.

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  1. [38] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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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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  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] . 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. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation geographer, military personnel, naturalist +3
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  3. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Country of citizenship United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
    Given name James
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