Alexander Gordon Laing
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Summary
Alexander Gordon Laing was born on December 27, 1793[1], in Edinburgh[2]. He died on September 26, 1826[3], in Araouane[4]. He worked as an explorer[5] and military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (319 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: December 27, 1794[8]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9]
- Position held: military officer[10]
- Educated at: University of Edinburgh[11]
- Award received: Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Military branch: British Army[14]
- Commons category: Alexander Gordon Laing[15]
- Residence: Gordon Laing House[16]
- Family name: Laing[17]
- Given name: Alexander[18], Gordon[19]
- Manner of death: homicide[20]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[21], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[22], Africa: An Encyclopedic Reference[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[24]
- P14397: 6101[25]
- P14608: 117573817[26]
Why It Matters
Alexander Gordon Laing has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
FAQs
Where was Alexander Gordon Laing born?
Alexander Gordon Laing's place of birth was Edinburgh[2].
Where did Alexander Gordon Laing die?
Alexander Gordon Laing died in Araouane[4].
What did Alexander Gordon Laing do for work?
Alexander Gordon Laing worked as an explorer[5] and military personnel[6].
Where did Alexander Gordon Laing go to school?
Alexander Gordon Laing was educated at University of Edinburgh[11].
What awards did Alexander Gordon Laing receive?
Honors received include Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations[12].