Alexander Mackenzie
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Summary
Alexander Mackenzie was born on January 1, 1764[1], in Stornoway[2]. He died on March 12, 1820[3], in Dunkeld[4]. He worked as an explorer[5], politician[6], and fur trader[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,965 views/month, #7,099 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9], Canada[10]
- Position held: Member of the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada[11]
- Employer: North West Company[12]
- Award received: Knight Bachelor[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Commons category: Alexander Mackenzie (explorer)[15]
- Cause of death: nephritis[16], kidney failure[17]
- Family name: Mackenzie[18]
- Given name: Alexander[19]
- Topic's main category: Category:Alexander Mackenzie (explorer)[20]
- Commons gallery: Alexander Mackenzie (explorer)[21]
- Manner of death: natural causes[22]
- Depicted by: Sir Alexander Mackenzie[23]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[24], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[25], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26], Encyclopedia of French Cultural Heritage in North America[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Scots[28]
- Different from: Alexander Mackenzie[29]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Alexander Mackenzie include Mackenzie River[30], a river[31], in Canada[32]; Mackenzie District[33], a district of the Northwest Territories[34], in Canada[35], founded in 1895[36]; and Mackenzie Bay[37], a bay[38], in Canada[39].
Why It Matters
Alexander Mackenzie has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
Entities named for him include Mackenzie River[30], a river[31], in Canada[32]; Mackenzie District[33], a district of the Northwest Territories[34], in Canada[35], founded in 1895[36]; and Mackenzie Bay[37], a bay[38], in Canada[39].
FAQs
Where was Alexander Mackenzie born?
Alexander Mackenzie's place of birth was Stornoway[2].
Where did Alexander Mackenzie die?
Alexander Mackenzie passed away in Dunkeld[4].
What did Alexander Mackenzie do for work?
Alexander Mackenzie worked as an explorer[5], politician[6], and fur trader[7].
What awards did Alexander Mackenzie receive?
Honors received include Knight Bachelor[13].