William Rounseville Alger
American clergyman and poet (1822-1905)
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Summary
William Rounseville Alger was born on December 30, 1822[1], in Freetown[2]. He died on February 7, 1905[3], in Boston[4]. He worked as a theologian[5], clergyman[6], and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (81 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1822[9]
- Date of death: January 1, 1905[10]
- Place of burial: Mount Auburn Cemetery[11]
- Child: Philip Rounseville Alger[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Position held: chaplain[14]
- Educated at: Harvard College[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Commons category: William Rounseville Alger[17]
- Family name: Alger[18]
- Given name: William[19], Rounseville[20]
- Described by source: The Biographical Dictionary of America[21], Library of the World's Best Literature[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[23]
Why It Matters
William Rounseville Alger is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]
FAQs
Where was William Rounseville Alger born?
William Rounseville Alger's place of birth was Freetown[2].
Where did William Rounseville Alger die?
William Rounseville Alger died in Boston[4].
What did William Rounseville Alger do for work?
William Rounseville Alger worked as a theologian[5], clergyman[6], and writer[7].
Where did William Rounseville Alger go to school?
William Rounseville Alger was educated at Harvard College[15].