Sir Archibald Alison, 1st Baronet

British historian (1792–1867)
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Sir Archibald Alison, 1st Baronet

Summary

Sir Archibald Alison, 1st Baronet is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kenley[2]. He was born on December 29, 1792[3]. He passed away in Glasgow[4]. He died on May 23, 1867[5]. He worked as a judge[6], historian[7], jurist[8], writer[9], and biographer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Sir Archibald Alison, 1st Baronet was born in Kenley[2].
  • Sir Archibald Alison, 1st Baronet died in Glasgow[4].
  • Sir Archibald Alison, 1st Baronet was born on December 29, 1792[3].
  • Sir Archibald Alison, 1st Baronet was born on January 1, 1792[12].
  • Sir Archibald Alison, 1st Baronet died on May 23, 1867[5].
  • Sir Archibald Alison, 1st Baronet died on January 1, 1867[13].
  • Burial took place at Dean Cemetery[14].
  • Sir Archibald Alison, 1st Baronet's father was Archibald Alison[15].
  • Sir Archibald Alison, 1st Baronet's mother was Dorothea Gregory[16].
  • Sir Archibald Alison, 1st Baronet was married to Elizabeth Glencairn Tytler[17].
  • A child of Sir Archibald Alison, 1st Baronet was Ella Alison[18].
  • A child of Sir Archibald Alison, 1st Baronet was Sir Archibald Alison, 2nd Baronet[19].
  • Sir Archibald Alison, 1st Baronet held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[20].
  • Sir Archibald Alison, 1st Baronet held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[21].
  • Sir Archibald Alison, 1st Baronet worked as a judge[6].
  • Sir Archibald Alison, 1st Baronet's professions included historian[7].
  • Sir Archibald Alison, 1st Baronet's professions included jurist[8].
  • Sir Archibald Alison, 1st Baronet's professions included writer[9].
  • Sir Archibald Alison, 1st Baronet's professions included biographer[10].
  • Sir Archibald Alison, 1st Baronet's professions included economist[22].
  • Sir Archibald Alison, 1st Baronet held the position of Rector of Marischal College, Aberdeen[23].
  • Sir Archibald Alison, 1st Baronet's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[24].
  • Sir Archibald Alison, 1st Baronet received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[25].
  • Sir Archibald Alison, 1st Baronet received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[26].
  • Sir Archibald Alison, 1st Baronet was a member of Faculty of Advocates[27].

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Origins and Family

Sir Archibald Alison, 1st Baronet's place of birth was Kenley[2]. Recorded date of birth include December 29, 1792[3] and January 1, 1792[12]. His father was Archibald Alison[15]. His mother was Dorothea Gregory[16].

Education

Sir Archibald Alison, 1st Baronet was educated at University of Edinburgh[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[6], historian[7], jurist[8], writer[9], biographer[10], and economist[22]. Sir Archibald Alison, 1st Baronet held the position of Rector of Marischal College, Aberdeen[23].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[25], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1815[30] and Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[26], a fellowship award[31], in United Kingdom[32].

Personal Life

Sir Archibald Alison, 1st Baronet was married to Elizabeth Glencairn Tytler[17]. Children include Ella Alison[18], 1832–1906[33] and Sir Archibald Alison, 2nd Baronet[19], a military officer[34], 1826–1907[35], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[36], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[37].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 23, 1867[5] and January 1, 1867[13]. Sir Archibald Alison, 1st Baronet passed away in Glasgow[4]. He is buried at Dean Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

Sir Archibald Alison, 1st Baronet ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Sir Archibald Alison, 1st Baronet born?

Born in Kenley[2], Sir Archibald Alison, 1st Baronet…

Where did Sir Archibald Alison, 1st Baronet die?

Sir Archibald Alison, 1st Baronet passed away in Glasgow[4].

Who were Sir Archibald Alison, 1st Baronet's parents?

Sir Archibald Alison, 1st Baronet's father was Archibald Alison[15]. Sir Archibald Alison, 1st Baronet's mother was Dorothea Gregory[16].

Who was Sir Archibald Alison, 1st Baronet married to?

Sir Archibald Alison, 1st Baronet's spouses include Elizabeth Glencairn Tytler[17].

What did Sir Archibald Alison, 1st Baronet do for work?

Sir Archibald Alison, 1st Baronet worked as judge[6], historian[7], jurist[8], writer[9], and biographer[10].

Where did Sir Archibald Alison, 1st Baronet go to school?

Sir Archibald Alison, 1st Baronet was educated at University of Edinburgh[24].

What awards did Sir Archibald Alison, 1st Baronet receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[25] and Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[26].

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  9. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  15. [9] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
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  17. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [12] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [13] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.

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  1. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . 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. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6w ago · Clarice Reis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, The Nuttall Encyclopædia, Otto's encyclopedia +6
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  2. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation judge, historian, jurist +3
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    Country of citizenship Kingdom of Great Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
    Member of Faculty of Advocates, Royal Society of Edinburgh
    Given name Archibald
    Honorific prefix Sir
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