Michael Alexander

British diplomat (1936-2002)
Person human Q1926784
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Michael Alexander

Summary

Michael Alexander is a human[1]. His place of birth was Winchester[2]. He was born on June 19, 1936[3]. He died in Millfield Lane[4]. He died on June 1, 2002[5]. He worked as a fencer[6], diplomat[7], and civil servant[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Michael Alexander was born in Winchester[2].
  • Michael Alexander passed away in Millfield Lane[4].
  • Michael Alexander was born on June 19, 1936[3].
  • Michael Alexander died on June 1, 2002[5].
  • Michael Alexander's father was Conel Hugh O'Donel Alexander[10].
  • Michael Alexander held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Michael Alexander's professions included fencer[6].
  • Michael Alexander's professions included diplomat[7].
  • Michael Alexander's professions included civil servant[8].
  • Michael Alexander held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Austria[12].
  • Michael Alexander held the position of Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom to NATO[13].
  • Michael Alexander held the position of Private Secretary for Foreign Affairs to the Prime Minister[14].
  • Among Michael Alexander's employers was Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office[15].
  • Among Michael Alexander's employers was Foreign Office[16].
  • Michael Alexander was educated at St Paul's School[17].
  • Michael Alexander's education included a stint at King's College[18].
  • Michael Alexander's education included a stint at Foyle and Londonderry College[19].
  • Michael Alexander's education included a stint at Yale University[20].
  • Michael Alexander's education included a stint at Hall School[21].
  • Michael Alexander was educated at University of California, Berkeley[22].
  • Michael Alexander received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[23].
  • Michael Alexander received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[24].
  • Michael Alexander received the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[25].
  • Michael Alexander received the Olympic silver medal[26].
  • Michael Alexander is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Michael Alexander was born in Winchester[2]. He was born on June 19, 1936[3]. His father was Conel Hugh O'Donel Alexander[10].

Education

Educated at St Paul's School[17], an independent school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1509[30], headquartered in London[31]; King's College[18], a college of the University of Cambridge[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1441[34], headquartered in Cambridge[35]; Foyle and Londonderry College[19], a secondary school[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1617[38]; Yale University[20], a private university[39], in United States[40], founded in 1701[41], headquartered in New Haven[42]; Hall School[21], an independent school[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1889[45]; and University of California, Berkeley[22], a public research university[46], in United States[47], founded in 1868[48], headquartered in Berkeley[49].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include fencer[6], diplomat[7], and civil servant[8]. Employers include Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office[15], a department of the United Kingdom Government[50], in United Kingdom[51], founded in 1968[52], headquartered in Foreign Office building[53] and Foreign Office[16], a department of the United Kingdom Government[54], in United Kingdom[55], founded in 1782[56]. Positions held include ambassador of the United Kingdom to Austria[12], a position[57], in Austria[58]; Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom to NATO[13]; and Private Secretary for Foreign Affairs to the Prime Minister[14], a private secretary[59], in United Kingdom[60].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[23], a grade of an order[61], in United Kingdom[62]; Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[24], a grade of an order[63], in United Kingdom[64]; Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[25], a grade of an order[65], in United Kingdom[66]; and Olympic silver medal[26], a class of award[67].

Death and Burial

Michael Alexander died on June 1, 2002[5]. He passed away in Millfield Lane[4]. The cause of death was cancer[68].

Why It Matters

Michael Alexander ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[69] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[70]

FAQs

Where was Michael Alexander born?

Born in Winchester[2], Michael Alexander…

Where did Michael Alexander die?

Michael Alexander died in Millfield Lane[4].

Who were Michael Alexander's parents?

Michael Alexander's father was Conel Hugh O'Donel Alexander[10].

What did Michael Alexander do for work?

Michael Alexander worked as fencer[6], diplomat[7], and civil servant[8].

Where did Michael Alexander go to school?

Michael Alexander was educated at St Paul's School[17], King's College[18], Foyle and Londonderry College[19], and Yale University[20].

What awards did Michael Alexander receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[23], Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[24], Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[25], and Olympic silver medal[26].

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  2. [69] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [70] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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