William L. Alden

American lawyer, diplomat, journalist (1837-1908)
Person human Q1615369
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William L. Alden

Summary

William L. Alden is a human[1]. His place of birth was Williamstown[2]. He was born on October 9, 1837[3]. He died in Buffalo[4]. He died on January 14, 1908[5]. He worked as a lawyer[6], diplomat[7], author[8], journalist[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Williamstown[2], William L. Alden…
  • William L. Alden passed away in Buffalo[4].
  • William L. Alden was born on October 9, 1837[3].
  • William L. Alden was born on January 1, 1837[12].
  • William L. Alden died on January 14, 1908[5].
  • William L. Alden died on January 1, 1908[13].
  • William L. Alden is buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery[14].
  • William L. Alden's father was Joseph Alden[15].
  • William L. Alden held citizenship in United States[16].
  • William L. Alden worked as a lawyer[6].
  • William L. Alden worked as a diplomat[7].
  • William L. Alden worked as an author[8].
  • William L. Alden worked as a journalist[9].
  • William L. Alden worked as a writer[10].
  • William L. Alden worked as a humorist[17].
  • William L. Alden held the position of consul[18].
  • William L. Alden was employed by The New York Times Company[19].
  • William L. Alden was educated at Lafayette College[20].
  • William L. Alden was educated at Washington & Jefferson College[21].
  • William L. Alden received the Knight of the Order of the Crown of Italy‎[22].
  • William L. Alden is recorded as male[23].
  • William L. Alden's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • William L. Alden's Commons category is recorded as William Livingston Alden[25].
  • William L. Alden's family name is recorded as Alden[26].
  • William L. Alden's given name is recorded as William[27].

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Origins and Family

William L. Alden was born in Williamstown[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 9, 1837[3] and January 1, 1837[12]. His father was Joseph Alden[15].

Education

Educated at Lafayette College[20], a liberal arts college[28], in United States[29], founded in 1826[30], headquartered in Easton[31] and Washington & Jefferson College[21], a liberal arts college in the United States[32], in United States[33], founded in 1781[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lawyer[6], diplomat[7], author[8], journalist[9], writer[10], and humorist[17]. William L. Alden was employed by The New York Times Company[19]. He held the position of consul[18].

Recognition

William L. Alden received the Knight of the Order of the Crown of Italy‎[22].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 14, 1908[5] and January 1, 1908[13]. William L. Alden died in Buffalo[4]. He is buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

William L. Alden ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was William L. Alden born?

William L. Alden's place of birth was Williamstown[2].

Where did William L. Alden die?

William L. Alden passed away in Buffalo[4].

Who were William L. Alden's parents?

William L. Alden's father was Joseph Alden[15].

What did William L. Alden do for work?

William L. Alden worked as lawyer[6], diplomat[7], author[8], journalist[9], and writer[10].

Where did William L. Alden go to school?

William L. Alden was educated at Lafayette College[20] and Washington & Jefferson College[21].

What awards did William L. Alden receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Crown of Italy‎[22].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . google.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [24] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  17. [14] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . sf-encyclopedia.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [12] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . sf-encyclopedia.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [13] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . 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. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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