Alexander John Forsyth

British clergyman and inventor (1769-1843)
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Alexander John Forsyth

Summary

Alexander John Forsyth is a human[1]. He was born in Belhelvie[2]. He was born on December 28, 1769[3]. He died in Aberdeenshire[4]. He died on June 11, 1843[5]. He worked as an inventor[6], chemist[7], and clergyman[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Alexander John Forsyth was born in Belhelvie[2].
  • Alexander John Forsyth passed away in Aberdeenshire[4].
  • Alexander John Forsyth was born on December 28, 1769[3].
  • Alexander John Forsyth was born on December 28, 1768[10].
  • Alexander John Forsyth died on June 11, 1843[5].
  • Alexander John Forsyth's father was James Forsyth[11].
  • Alexander John Forsyth's mother was Isabell Sim[12].
  • Alexander John Forsyth held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Alexander John Forsyth held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[14].
  • Alexander John Forsyth worked as an inventor[6].
  • Alexander John Forsyth's professions included chemist[7].
  • Alexander John Forsyth's professions included clergyman[8].
  • Alexander John Forsyth was educated at University of Aberdeen[15].
  • Alexander John Forsyth's religion is recorded as Presbyterianism[16].
  • Alexander John Forsyth is recorded as male[17].
  • Alexander John Forsyth's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Alexander John Forsyth's Commons category is recorded as Alexander John Forsyth[19].
  • Alexander John Forsyth's honorific prefix is recorded as Reverend[20].
  • Alexander John Forsyth's family name is recorded as gampi[21].
  • Alexander John Forsyth's given name is recorded as Alexander[22].
  • Alexander John Forsyth's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[23].
  • Alexander John Forsyth's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Alexander John Forsyth's Commons Creator page is recorded as Alexander John Forsyth[25].

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Origins and Family

Born in Belhelvie[2], Alexander John Forsyth… Recorded date of birth include December 28, 1769[3] and December 28, 1768[10]. His father was James Forsyth[11]. His mother was Isabell Sim[12].

Education

Alexander John Forsyth was educated at University of Aberdeen[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include inventor[6], chemist[7], and clergyman[8].

Personal Life

Alexander John Forsyth's religion is recorded as Presbyterianism[16].

Death and Burial

Alexander John Forsyth died on June 11, 1843[5]. He died in Aberdeenshire[4].

Why It Matters

Alexander John Forsyth ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Alexander John Forsyth born?

Alexander John Forsyth was born in Belhelvie[2].

Where did Alexander John Forsyth die?

Alexander John Forsyth died in Aberdeenshire[4].

Who were Alexander John Forsyth's parents?

Alexander John Forsyth's father was James Forsyth[11]. Alexander John Forsyth's mother was Isabell Sim[12].

What did Alexander John Forsyth do for work?

Alexander John Forsyth worked as inventor[6], chemist[7], and clergyman[8].

Where did Alexander John Forsyth go to school?

Alexander John Forsyth was educated at University of Aberdeen[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . Forsyth, Alexander John (DNB00). scottish-places.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [5] ↑ . The Peerage. scottish-places.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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