Alexander Cunningham
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Summary
Alexander Cunningham was born on January 23, 1814[1], in London[2]. He died on November 28, 1893[3], in London[4]. He worked as an explorer[5], art historian[6], archaeologist[7], numismatist[8], and engineer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,193 views/month, #7,098 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Allan Cunningham[11]
- Child: Allan Joseph Champneys Cunningham[12]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13]
- Occupation: epigrapher[14], historian[15], Indologist[16]
- Field of work: archaeology[17], oriental studies[18]
- Educated at: Christ's Hospital[19]
- Award received: Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire[20], Companion of the Order of the Star of India[21]
- Member of: Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Military branch: British Army[24]
- Commons category: Alexander Cunningham[25]
- Military, police or special rank: general[26]
- Family name: Cunningham[27]
- Given name: Alexander[28]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[29], Dictionary of National Biography, first supplement[30], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[31], Enciclopedia universal ilustrada europeo-americana (1908-1930)[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[33]
- Commons Creator page: Alexander Cunningham[34]
- Name in native language: Sir Alexander Cunningham[35]
- Sibling: Peter Cunningham[36], Joseph Davey Cunningham[37], Francis Cunningham[38]
- Writing language: English[39]
Why It Matters
Alexander Cunningham has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was Alexander Cunningham born?
Alexander Cunningham's place of birth was London[2].
Where did Alexander Cunningham die?
Alexander Cunningham died in London[4].
Who were Alexander Cunningham's parents?
Alexander Cunningham's father was Allan Cunningham[11].
What did Alexander Cunningham do for work?
Alexander Cunningham worked as an explorer[5], art historian[6], archaeologist[7], numismatist[8], and engineer[9].
Where did Alexander Cunningham go to school?
Alexander Cunningham was educated at Christ's Hospital[19].
What awards did Alexander Cunningham receive?
Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire[20] and Companion of the Order of the Star of India[21].