William Alexander Anderson

American lawyer and politician (1842–1930)
Person human Q8004254
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William Alexander Anderson

Summary

William Alexander Anderson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Fincastle[2]. He was born on May 11, 1842[3]. He died on June 21, 1930[4]. He worked as a lawyer[5] and politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Fincastle[2], William Alexander Anderson…
  • William Alexander Anderson was born on May 11, 1842[3].
  • William Alexander Anderson died on June 21, 1930[4].
  • William Alexander Anderson's father was Francis T. Anderson[8].
  • William Alexander Anderson's mother was Mary Ann Alexander[9].
  • William Alexander Anderson held citizenship in United States[10].
  • William Alexander Anderson's professions included lawyer[5].
  • William Alexander Anderson's professions included politician[6].
  • William Alexander Anderson held the position of Attorney General of Virginia[11].
  • William Alexander Anderson held the position of member of the Virginia House of Delegates[12].
  • William Alexander Anderson was educated at Washington and Lee University[13].
  • William Alexander Anderson was educated at University of Virginia School of Law[14].
  • William Alexander Anderson is recorded as male[15].
  • William Alexander Anderson's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • William Alexander Anderson's family name is recorded as Anderson[17].
  • William Alexander Anderson's given name is recorded as William[18].

Body

Origins and Family

William Alexander Anderson's place of birth was Fincastle[2]. He was born on May 11, 1842[3]. His father was Francis T. Anderson[8]. His mother was Mary Ann Alexander[9].

Education

Educated at Washington and Lee University[13], a private university[19], in United States[20], founded in 1749[21] and University of Virginia School of Law[14], a law school[22], in United States[23], founded in 1819[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lawyer[5] and politician[6]. Positions held include Attorney General of Virginia[11], a position[25], in United States[26], founded in 1776[27], headquartered in Richmond[28] and member of the Virginia House of Delegates[12], a position[29], in United States[30].

Death and Burial

William Alexander Anderson died on June 21, 1930[4].

Why It Matters

William Alexander Anderson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was William Alexander Anderson born?

William Alexander Anderson's place of birth was Fincastle[2].

Who were William Alexander Anderson's parents?

William Alexander Anderson's father was Francis T. Anderson[8]. William Alexander Anderson's mother was Mary Ann Alexander[9].

What did William Alexander Anderson do for work?

William Alexander Anderson worked as lawyer[5] and politician[6].

Where did William Alexander Anderson go to school?

William Alexander Anderson was educated at Washington and Lee University[13] and University of Virginia School of Law[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . history.house.virginia.gov. history.house.virginia.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . history.house.virginia.gov. history.house.virginia.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . history.house.virginia.gov. history.house.virginia.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [4] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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