Alexander Macdonald

Scottish miner, teacher, trade union leader and Lib–Lab politician (1821-1881)
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Alexander Macdonald

Summary

Alexander Macdonald is a human[1]. He was born on June 27, 1821[2]. He died on October 31, 1881[3]. He worked as a politician[4] and trade unionist[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Macdonald was born on June 27, 1821[2].
  • Alexander Macdonald died on October 31, 1881[3].
  • Alexander Macdonald held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[7].
  • Alexander Macdonald's professions included politician[4].
  • Alexander Macdonald worked as a trade unionist[5].
  • Alexander Macdonald held the position of member of the 22nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[8].
  • Alexander Macdonald held the position of member of the 21st Parliament of the United Kingdom[9].
  • Alexander Macdonald was educated at part-time student[10].
  • Alexander Macdonald is recorded as male[11].
  • Alexander Macdonald's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Alexander Macdonald's family name is recorded as Macdonald[13].
  • Alexander Macdonald's given name is recorded as Alexander[14].
  • Alexander Macdonald's work location is recorded as London[15].
  • Alexander Macdonald's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[16].
  • Alexander Macdonald's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[17].
  • Alexander Macdonald's name in native language is recorded as Alexander Macdonald[18].
  • Alexander Macdonald's candidacy in election is recorded as 1874 United Kingdom general election[19].
  • Alexander Macdonald's candidacy in election is recorded as 1880 United Kingdom general election[20].

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Origins and Family

Alexander Macdonald was born on June 27, 1821[2].

Education

Alexander Macdonald's education included a stint at part-time student[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4] and trade unionist[5]. Positions held include member of the 22nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[8], a position[21], in United Kingdom[22], founded in 1880[23] and member of the 21st Parliament of the United Kingdom[9], a position[24], in United Kingdom[25], founded in 1874[26].

Death and Burial

Alexander Macdonald died on October 31, 1881[3].

Why It Matters

Alexander Macdonald ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

What did Alexander Macdonald do for work?

Alexander Macdonald worked as politician[4] and trade unionist[5].

Where did Alexander Macdonald go to school?

Alexander Macdonald was educated at part-time student[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [11] . wikidata.org.
  2. [7] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [2] . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, trade unionist
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  2. 22d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Grace's guide id Alexander_Macdonald
    Described by source Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)
    Occupation politician, trade unionist
    + 26 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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