Alexandra of Denmark
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Alexandra of Denmark
Summary
Alexandra of Denmark is a human[1]. Born in Yellow Palace[2], she… she was born on December 1, 1844[3]. She passed away in Sandringham House[4]. She died on November 20, 1925[5]. She worked as a photographer[6], painter[7], and aristocrat[8]. She has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]
Key Facts
- Alexandra of Denmark's place of birth was Yellow Palace[2].
- Alexandra of Denmark passed away in Sandringham House[4].
- Alexandra of Denmark was born on December 1, 1844[3].
- Alexandra of Denmark died on November 20, 1925[5].
- Burial took place at St George's Chapel, Windsor[10].
- Alexandra of Denmark's father was Christian IX of Denmark[11].
- Alexandra of Denmark's mother was Louise of Hesse-Kassel[12].
- Among Alexandra of Denmark's spouses was Edward VII[13].
- A child of Alexandra of Denmark was Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence and Avondale[14].
- A child of Alexandra of Denmark was George V[15].
- A child of Alexandra of Denmark was Louise, Princess Royal[16].
- A child of Alexandra of Denmark was Princess Victoria of the United Kingdom[17].
- A child of Alexandra of Denmark was Maud of Wales[18].
- A child of Alexandra of Denmark was Prince Alexander John of Wales[19].
- Alexandra of Denmark held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[20].
- Alexandra of Denmark worked as a photographer[6].
- Alexandra of Denmark's professions included painter[7].
- Alexandra of Denmark's professions included aristocrat[8].
- Alexandra of Denmark held the position of Consort of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[21].
- Alexandra of Denmark received the Order of the Crown of India[22].
- Alexandra of Denmark received the Order of the Garter[23].
- Alexandra of Denmark received the Dame Grand Cross of the Order of Saint John[24].
- Alexandra of Denmark received the Royal Order of Victoria and Albert[25].
- Alexandra of Denmark received the Order of the British Empire[26].
- Alexandra of Denmark received the Dame of the Order of Queen Maria Luisa[27].
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Origins and Family
Alexandra of Denmark's place of birth was Yellow Palace[2]. She was born on December 1, 1844[3]. Her father was Christian IX of Denmark[11]. Her mother was Louise of Hesse-Kassel[12].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include photographer[6], painter[7], and aristocrat[8]. Alexandra of Denmark held the position of Consort of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[21].
Recognition
Awards received include Order of the Crown of India[22], an order of chivalry for women[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1878[30]; Order of the Garter[23], an order of chivalry[31], in Kingdom of England[32], founded in 1348[33]; Dame Grand Cross of the Order of Saint John[24], a grade of an order[34], in United Kingdom[35]; Royal Order of Victoria and Albert[25], a Royal Family Decoration[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1862[38]; Order of the British Empire[26], an order of chivalry[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1917[41]; and Dame of the Order of Queen Maria Luisa[27].
Personal Life
Alexandra of Denmark was married to Edward VII[13]. Children include Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence and Avondale[14], a politician[42], 1864–1892[43], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[44], awarded the Royal Order of the Seraphim[45]; George V[15], a philatelist[46], 1865–1936[47], of United Kingdom[48], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[49]; Louise, Princess Royal[16], an aristocrat[50], 1867–1931[51], of United Kingdom[52], awarded the Order of the Crown of India[53]; Princess Victoria of the United Kingdom[17], an aristocrat[54], 1868–1935[55], of United Kingdom[56], awarded the Order of the Crown of India[57]; Maud of Wales[18], a consort[58], 1869–1938[59], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[60], awarded the Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[61]; and Prince Alexander John of Wales[19], an aristocrat[62], 1871–1871[63], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[64]. Religious affiliations include Lutheranism[65], a Christian denominational family[66], founded in 1517[67]; Church of England[68], a state church[69], in United Kingdom[70], founded in 1534[71], headquartered in Church House[72]; and Anglicanism[73], a Christian denominational family[74].
Death and Burial
Alexandra of Denmark died on November 20, 1925[5]. She passed away in Sandringham House[4]. The cause of death was heart failure[75]. She is buried at St George's Chapel, Windsor[10].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Alexandra of Denmark include Alexandra Park[76], a park[77], in United Kingdom[78], founded in 1863[79]; Elizabeth II[80], a monarch[81], 1926–2022[82], of United Kingdom[83], awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[84]; Green Howards[85], a military unit[86], in United Kingdom[87], founded in 1688[88], headquartered in Richmond Barracks, North Yorkshire[89]; Ornithoptera alexandrae[90], a taxon[91]; Alexandra Mountains[92], a mountain range[93]; Alexandra[94], a locality[95], in New Zealand[96]; Queen Alexandra Range[97], a mountain range[98]; and Cape Alexandra[99], a cape[100], in United Kingdom[101].
Why It Matters
Alexandra of Denmark has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] She is known by 46 alternative names across languages and contexts.[102]
Entities named for her include Alexandra Park[76], a park[77], in United Kingdom[78], founded in 1863[79]; Elizabeth II[80], a monarch[81], 1926–2022[82], of United Kingdom[83], awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[84]; Green Howards[85], a military unit[86], in United Kingdom[87], founded in 1688[88], headquartered in Richmond Barracks, North Yorkshire[89]; Ornithoptera alexandrae[90], a taxon[91]; Alexandra Mountains[92], a mountain range[93]; and Alexandra[94], a locality[95], in New Zealand[96].
FAQs
Where was Alexandra of Denmark born?
Alexandra of Denmark was born in Yellow Palace[2].
Where did Alexandra of Denmark die?
Alexandra of Denmark died in Sandringham House[4].
Who were Alexandra of Denmark's parents?
Alexandra of Denmark's father was Christian IX of Denmark[11]. Alexandra of Denmark's mother was Louise of Hesse-Kassel[12].
Who was Alexandra of Denmark married to?
Alexandra of Denmark's spouses include Edward VII[13].
What did Alexandra of Denmark do for work?
Alexandra of Denmark worked as photographer[6], painter[7], and aristocrat[8].
What awards did Alexandra of Denmark receive?
Honors received include Order of the Crown of India[22], Order of the Garter[23], Dame Grand Cross of the Order of Saint John[24], and Royal Order of Victoria and Albert[25].