Alexander Monro
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Summary
Alexander Monro was born on November 5, 1773[1], in Edinburgh[2]. He died on March 10, 1859[3], in Craiglockhart[4]. He worked as an anatomist[5] and physician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (89 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Dean Cemetery[8]
- Father: Alexander Monro[9]
- Spouse: Maria Agnes Carmichael Smyth[10]
- Child: David Monro[11], William Monro[12]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13]
- Employer: University of Edinburgh[14]
- Educated at: University of Edinburgh[15], Royal High School[16]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh[17], Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[18]
- Member of: Royal Society of Edinburgh[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Commons category: Alexander Monro (tertius)[21]
- Family name: Monro[22]
- Given name: Alexander[23]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[24], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25], New Encyclopedic Dictionary[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[27]
Why It Matters
Alexander Monro has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where was Alexander Monro born?
Alexander Monro was born in Edinburgh[2].
Where did Alexander Monro die?
Alexander Monro passed away in Craiglockhart[4].
Who were Alexander Monro's parents?
Alexander Monro's father was Alexander Monro[9].
Who was Alexander Monro married to?
Alexander Monro's spouses include Maria Agnes Carmichael Smyth[10].
What did Alexander Monro do for work?
Alexander Monro worked as an anatomist[5] and physician[6].
Where did Alexander Monro go to school?
Alexander Monro was educated at University of Edinburgh[15] and Royal High School[16].
What awards did Alexander Monro receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh[17] and Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[18].