William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling

Summary

William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling is a human^[1]. Born in Menstrie^[2], he… he was born on 1570^[3]. He died in Menstrie^[4]. He died on September 12, 1640^[5]. He worked as an explorer^[6], writer^[7], dramaturge^[8], poet^[9], and businessperson^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (239 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling was born in Menstrie^[2].
• William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling passed away in Menstrie^[4].
• William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling was born on 1570^[3].
• William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling was born on 1567^[12].
• William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling died on September 12, 1640^[5].
• William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling's father was Alexander Alexander of Menstrie^[13].
• Among William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling's spouses was Janet Erskine^[14].
• A child of William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling was William Alexander^[15].
• A child of William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling was Anthony Alexander^[16].
• A child of William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling was Henry Alexander, 3rd Earl of Stirling^[17].
• A child of William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling was unknown Alexander^[18].
• A child of William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling was John Alexander^[19].
• A child of William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling was Lady Margaret Alexander^[20].
• William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling held citizenship in Kingdom of Scotland^[21].
• William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling's professions included explorer^[6].
• William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling's professions included writer^[7].
• William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling's professions included dramaturge^[8].
• William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling worked as a poet^[9].
• William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling's professions included businessperson^[10].
• William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling's education included a stint at University of Glasgow^[22].
• William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling is recorded as male^[23].
• William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling's instance of is recorded as human^[24].
• William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling's noble title is recorded as count^[25].
• William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling's Commons category is recorded as William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling^[26].
• William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling's family name is recorded as Q1511218^[27].

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Origins and Family

William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling was born in Menstrie^[2]. Recorded date of birth include 1570^[3] and 1567^[12]. His father was Alexander Alexander of Menstrie^[13].

Education

William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling's education included a stint at University of Glasgow^[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer^[6], writer^[7], dramaturge^[8], poet^[9], and businessperson^[10].

Personal Life

William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling was married to Janet Erskine^[14]. Children include William Alexander^[15], an explorer^[28], 1602–1638^[29], of Kingdom of Scotland^[30]; Anthony Alexander^[16]; Henry Alexander, 3rd Earl of Stirling^[17]; unknown Alexander^[18]; John Alexander^[19], 1587–1665^[31]; and Lady Margaret Alexander^[20].

Death and Burial

William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling died on September 12, 1640^[5]. He died in Menstrie^[4].

Why It Matters

William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (239 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[32] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[33]

FAQs

Where was William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling born?

William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling's place of birth was Menstrie^[2].

Where did William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling die?

William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling passed away in Menstrie^[4].

Who were William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling's parents?

William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling's father was Alexander Alexander of Menstrie^[13].

Who was William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling married to?

William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling's spouses include Janet Erskine^[14].

What did William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling do for work?

William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling worked as explorer^[6], writer^[7], dramaturge^[8], poet^[9], and businessperson^[10].

Where did William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling go to school?

William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling was educated at University of Glasgow^[22].