Russell Alexander Alger

Union Army general (1836-1907)
Person human Q880655
Russell Alexander Alger
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Russell Alexander Alger

Summary

Russell Alexander Alger is a human[1]. Born in Lafayette Township[2], he… he was born on February 27, 1836[3]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on January 24, 1907[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military officer[7], and lawyer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (159 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Russell Alexander Alger was born in Lafayette Township[2].
  • Russell Alexander Alger died in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Russell Alexander Alger was born on February 27, 1836[3].
  • Russell Alexander Alger died on January 24, 1907[5].
  • Russell Alexander Alger is buried at Elmwood Cemetery[10].
  • A child of Russell Alexander Alger was Caroline Annette Alger Shelden[11].
  • A child of Russell Alexander Alger was Fay Huldanna Alger[12].
  • A child of Russell Alexander Alger was Frances Aura Alger[13].
  • A child of Russell Alexander Alger was Frederick Charles Moulton Alger[14].
  • Russell Alexander Alger held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Russell Alexander Alger's professions included politician[6].
  • Russell Alexander Alger's professions included military officer[7].
  • Russell Alexander Alger's professions included lawyer[8].
  • Russell Alexander Alger held the position of Governor of Michigan[16].
  • Russell Alexander Alger held the position of United States Secretary of War[17].
  • Russell Alexander Alger held the position of United States senator[18].
  • Russell Alexander Alger held the position of United States senator[19].
  • Russell Alexander Alger held the position of United States senator[20].
  • Russell Alexander Alger is recorded as male[21].
  • Russell Alexander Alger's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Russell Alexander Alger was affiliated with the Republican Party[23].
  • Russell Alexander Alger's military branch is recorded as Union Army[24].
  • Russell Alexander Alger's Commons category is recorded as Russell Alexander Alger[25].
  • Russell Alexander Alger's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[26].
  • Russell Alexander Alger's military, police or special rank is recorded as Private[27].

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Origins and Family

Russell Alexander Alger's place of birth was Lafayette Township[2]. He was born on February 27, 1836[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military officer[7], and lawyer[8]. Positions held include Governor of Michigan[16], a governor[28], in United States[29], founded in 1835[30]; United States Secretary of War[17], a position[31], in United States[32], founded in 1789[33]; and United States senator[18], a position[34], in United States[35].

Personal Life

Children include Caroline Annette Alger Shelden[11]; Fay Huldanna Alger[12], 1866–1927[36]; Frances Aura Alger[13], 1871–1941[37]; and Frederick Charles Moulton Alger[14], 1876–1933[38]. Russell Alexander Alger was affiliated with the Republican Party[23].

Death and Burial

Russell Alexander Alger died on January 24, 1907[5]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. Burial took place at Elmwood Cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Russell Alexander Alger include Alger County[39], a county of Michigan[40], in United States[41], founded in 1885[42].

Why It Matters

Russell Alexander Alger ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (159 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

Entities named for him include Alger County[39], a county of Michigan[40], in United States[41], founded in 1885[42].

FAQs

Where was Russell Alexander Alger born?

Russell Alexander Alger's place of birth was Lafayette Township[2].

Where did Russell Alexander Alger die?

Russell Alexander Alger passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].

What did Russell Alexander Alger do for work?

Russell Alexander Alger worked as politician[6], military officer[7], and lawyer[8].

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  1. [2] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [16] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [6] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [39] . 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
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  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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