William DeWitt Alexander

American educator, author & linguist (1833-1913)
Person human Q8007702
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William DeWitt Alexander

Summary

William DeWitt Alexander is a human[1]. Born in Honolulu[2], he… he was born on April 2, 1833[3]. He died on February 21, 1913[4]. He worked as a linguist[5], politician[6], surveyor[7], and historian[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • William DeWitt Alexander's place of birth was Honolulu[2].
  • William DeWitt Alexander was born on April 2, 1833[3].
  • William DeWitt Alexander was born on 1833[10].
  • William DeWitt Alexander died on February 21, 1913[4].
  • William DeWitt Alexander died on 1913[11].
  • Burial took place at Kawaiahaʻo Church[12].
  • William DeWitt Alexander's father was William Patterson Alexander[13].
  • William DeWitt Alexander's mother was Mary Ann Alexander[14].
  • A child of William DeWitt Alexander was Agnes Baldwin Alexander[15].
  • William DeWitt Alexander held citizenship in United States[16].
  • William DeWitt Alexander worked as a linguist[5].
  • William DeWitt Alexander's professions included politician[6].
  • William DeWitt Alexander's professions included surveyor[7].
  • William DeWitt Alexander's professions included historian[8].
  • William DeWitt Alexander's education included a stint at Yale College[17].
  • William DeWitt Alexander is recorded as male[18].
  • William DeWitt Alexander's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • William DeWitt Alexander's Commons category is recorded as William DeWitt Alexander[20].
  • William DeWitt Alexander's family name is recorded as Q1511218[21].
  • William DeWitt Alexander's given name is recorded as William[22].
  • William DeWitt Alexander's described by source is recorded as Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers[23].
  • William DeWitt Alexander's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • William DeWitt Alexander's sibling is recorded as Samuel Thomas Alexander[25].
  • William DeWitt Alexander's writing language is recorded as English[26].

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Origins and Family

William DeWitt Alexander was born in Honolulu[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 2, 1833[3] and 1833[10]. His father was William Patterson Alexander[13]. His mother was Mary Ann Alexander[14].

Education

William DeWitt Alexander's education included a stint at Yale College[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[5], politician[6], surveyor[7], and historian[8].

Personal Life

A child of William DeWitt Alexander was Agnes Baldwin Alexander[15].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 21, 1913[4] and 1913[11]. Burial took place at Kawaiahaʻo Church[12].

Why It Matters

William DeWitt Alexander ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was William DeWitt Alexander born?

Born in Honolulu[2], William DeWitt Alexander…

Who were William DeWitt Alexander's parents?

William DeWitt Alexander's father was William Patterson Alexander[13]. William DeWitt Alexander's mother was Mary Ann Alexander[14].

What did William DeWitt Alexander do for work?

William DeWitt Alexander worked as linguist[5], politician[6], surveyor[7], and historian[8].

Where did William DeWitt Alexander go to school?

William DeWitt Alexander was educated at Yale College[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [11] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Father William Patterson Alexander
    Child Agnes Baldwin Alexander
    Educated at
    Sibling Samuel Thomas Alexander
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