Alexander Johnston

Sri Lankan judge (1775–1849)
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Alexander Johnston

Summary

Alexander Johnston is a human[1]. His place of birth was Dumfriesshire[2]. He was born on April 25, 1775[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on March 6, 1849[5]. He worked as a judge[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Johnston's place of birth was Dumfriesshire[2].
  • Alexander Johnston passed away in London[4].
  • Alexander Johnston was born on April 25, 1775[3].
  • Alexander Johnston died on March 6, 1849[5].
  • Alexander Johnston's father was unknown Johnston[8].
  • Among Alexander Johnston's spouses was Louisa Campbell[9].
  • A child of Alexander Johnston was Alexander Robert Johnston[10].
  • A child of Alexander Johnston was Jane Johnston[11].
  • A child of Alexander Johnston was Thomas H. Johnston[12].
  • A child of Alexander Johnston was Patrick Francis Campbell-Johnston[13].
  • A child of Alexander Johnston was Frederica Mary P. Campbell-Johnston[14].
  • A child of Alexander Johnston was Caroline Hester Johnston[15].
  • Alexander Johnston worked as a judge[6].
  • Alexander Johnston held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[16].
  • Alexander Johnston received the Fellow of the Royal Society[17].
  • Alexander Johnston was a member of Royal Society[18].
  • Alexander Johnston is recorded as male[19].
  • Alexander Johnston's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Alexander Johnston's archives at is recorded as New York Public Library Main Branch[21].
  • Alexander Johnston's family name is recorded as Johnston[22].
  • Alexander Johnston's given name is recorded as Alexander[23].
  • Alexander Johnston's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[24].
  • Alexander Johnston's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject New York Public Library[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Alexander Johnston's place of birth was Dumfriesshire[2]. He was born on April 25, 1775[3]. His father was unknown Johnston[8].

Career and Affiliations

Alexander Johnston worked as a judge[6]. He held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[16].

Recognition

Alexander Johnston received the Fellow of the Royal Society[17].

Personal Life

Alexander Johnston was married to Louisa Campbell[9]. Children include Alexander Robert Johnston[10], a politician[26], 1812–1888[27], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[28], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[29]; Jane Johnston[11]; Thomas H. Johnston[12]; Patrick Francis Campbell-Johnston[13]; Frederica Mary P. Campbell-Johnston[14]; and Caroline Hester Johnston[15].

Death and Burial

Alexander Johnston died on March 6, 1849[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

Alexander Johnston ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Johnston born?

Alexander Johnston's place of birth was Dumfriesshire[2].

Where did Alexander Johnston die?

Alexander Johnston died in London[4].

Who were Alexander Johnston's parents?

Alexander Johnston's father was unknown Johnston[8].

Who was Alexander Johnston married to?

Alexander Johnston's spouses include Louisa Campbell[9].

What did Alexander Johnston do for work?

Alexander Johnston worked as judge[6].

What awards did Alexander Johnston receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . archives.nypl.org. Retrieved . archives.nypl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation judge
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  2. 22d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    The peerage person id p46963.htm#i469622
    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900
    Library of congress authority id n89204189
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