Stephen Alexander

American astronomer (1806-1883)
Person human Q7608570
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Stephen Alexander

Summary

Stephen Alexander is a human[1]. He was born in Schenectady[2]. He was born on September 1, 1806[3]. He died in Princeton[4]. He died on June 25, 1883[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6], university teacher[7], and author[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Stephen Alexander's place of birth was Schenectady[2].
  • Stephen Alexander passed away in Princeton[4].
  • Stephen Alexander was born on September 1, 1806[3].
  • Stephen Alexander died on June 25, 1883[5].
  • Burial took place at Princeton Cemetery[10].
  • Stephen Alexander held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Stephen Alexander worked as an astronomer[6].
  • Stephen Alexander's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Stephen Alexander's professions included author[8].
  • Stephen Alexander was employed by Princeton University[12].
  • Among Stephen Alexander's employers was Princeton University[13].
  • Stephen Alexander was employed by Princeton University[14].
  • Among Stephen Alexander's employers was Princeton University[15].
  • Stephen Alexander was employed by Princeton University[16].
  • Stephen Alexander was educated at Union College[17].
  • Stephen Alexander was educated at Princeton Theological Seminary[18].
  • Stephen Alexander received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[19].
  • Stephen Alexander was a member of National Academy of Sciences[20].
  • Stephen Alexander was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21].
  • Stephen Alexander was a member of American Philosophical Society[22].
  • Stephen Alexander is recorded as male[23].
  • Stephen Alexander's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Stephen Alexander's Commons category is recorded as Stephen Alexander[25].
  • Stephen Alexander's family name is recorded as Q1511218[26].
  • Stephen Alexander's given name is recorded as Stephen[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Schenectady[2], Stephen Alexander… he was born on September 1, 1806[3].

Education

Educated at Union College[17], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1795[30], headquartered in Schenectady[31] and Princeton Theological Seminary[18], a seminary[32], in United States[33], founded in 1812[34], headquartered in Princeton[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6], university teacher[7], and author[8]. Employers include Princeton University[12], a private university[36], in United States[37], founded in 1746[38], headquartered in Princeton[39].

Recognition

Stephen Alexander received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[19].

Death and Burial

Stephen Alexander died on June 25, 1883[5]. He died in Princeton[4]. He is buried at Princeton Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Stephen Alexander ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Stephen Alexander born?

Stephen Alexander was born in Schenectady[2].

Where did Stephen Alexander die?

Stephen Alexander passed away in Princeton[4].

What did Stephen Alexander do for work?

Stephen Alexander worked as astronomer[6], university teacher[7], and author[8].

Where did Stephen Alexander go to school?

Stephen Alexander was educated at Union College[17] and Princeton Theological Seminary[18].

What awards did Stephen Alexander receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  3. [23] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] ↑ . The Biographical Dictionary of America. archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [18] ↑ . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  16. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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