Alexander Macmillan

Scottish cofounder of Macmillan Publishers (1818–1896)
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Alexander Macmillan

Summary

Alexander Macmillan is a human[1]. His place of birth was Irvine[2]. He was born on October 3, 1818[3]. He passed away in 17-21, Portland Place W1[4]. He died on January 26, 1896[5]. He worked as a publisher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (166 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Irvine[2], Alexander Macmillan…
  • Alexander Macmillan died in 17-21, Portland Place W1[4].
  • Alexander Macmillan was born on October 3, 1818[3].
  • Alexander Macmillan died on January 26, 1896[5].
  • A child of Alexander Macmillan was George Augustin Macmillan[8].
  • A child of Alexander Macmillan was Malcolm Kingsley Macmillan[9].
  • Alexander Macmillan held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • Alexander Macmillan's professions included publisher[6].
  • Alexander Macmillan is recorded as male[11].
  • Alexander Macmillan's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Alexander Macmillan's family name is recorded as Macmillan[13].
  • Alexander Macmillan's given name is recorded as Alexander[14].
  • Alexander Macmillan's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[15].
  • Alexander Macmillan's sibling is recorded as Daniel Macmillan[16].

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Origins and Family

Alexander Macmillan's place of birth was Irvine[2]. He was born on October 3, 1818[3].

Career and Affiliations

Alexander Macmillan worked as a publisher[6].

Personal Life

Children include George Augustin Macmillan[8], a publisher[17], 1855–1936[18], of United Kingdom[19] and Malcolm Kingsley Macmillan[9], an author[20], 1852–1889[21], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[22].

Death and Burial

Alexander Macmillan died on January 26, 1896[5]. He passed away in 17-21, Portland Place W1[4].

Why It Matters

Alexander Macmillan ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (166 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Macmillan born?

Alexander Macmillan's place of birth was Irvine[2].

Where did Alexander Macmillan die?

Alexander Macmillan died in 17-21, Portland Place W1[4].

What did Alexander Macmillan do for work?

Alexander Macmillan worked as publisher[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  6. [8] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [17] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [18] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [22] . 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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