William Alexander

Summary

William Alexander is a human^[1]. His place of birth was New York City^[2]. He was born on January 1, 1726^[3]. He died in Albany^[4]. He died on January 15, 1783^[5]. He worked as a military officer^[6], soldier^[7], astronomer^[8], and author^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (401 views/month, #7,167 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• William Alexander's place of birth was New York City^[2].
• William Alexander passed away in Albany^[4].
• William Alexander was born on January 1, 1726^[3].
• William Alexander was born on December 4, 1726^[11].
• William Alexander died on January 15, 1783^[5].
• William Alexander is buried at Trinity Church Cemetery^[12].
• William Alexander's father was James Alexander^[13].
• William Alexander's mother was Mary Alexander^[14].
• William Alexander was married to Sarah Livingston^[15].
• A child of William Alexander was Mary Watts^[16].
• A child of William Alexander was Catherine Alexander^[17].
• William Alexander held citizenship in United States^[18].
• William Alexander's professions included military officer^[6].
• William Alexander's professions included soldier^[7].
• William Alexander's professions included astronomer^[8].
• William Alexander's professions included author^[9].
• William Alexander is recorded as male^[19].
• William Alexander's instance of is recorded as human^[20].
• William Alexander's noble title is recorded as duke^[21].
• William Alexander's military branch is recorded as Continental Army^[22].
• William Alexander's military branch is recorded as British Army^[23].
• William Alexander's Commons category is recorded as William Alexander, Lord Stirling^[24].
• William Alexander's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general^[25].
• William Alexander's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel^[26].
• William Alexander's military, police or special rank is recorded as brigadier general^[27].

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Origins and Family

William Alexander was born in New York City^[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1726^[3] and December 4, 1726^[11]. His father was James Alexander^[13]. His mother was Mary Alexander^[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer^[6], soldier^[7], astronomer^[8], and author^[9].

Personal Life

Among William Alexander's spouses was Sarah Livingston^[15]. Children include Mary Watts^[16], 1749–1820^[28] and Catherine Alexander^[17], a socialite^[29], 1755–1826^[30].

Death and Burial

William Alexander died on January 15, 1783^[5]. He passed away in Albany^[4]. Burial took place at Trinity Church Cemetery^[12].

Why It Matters

William Alexander ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (401 views/month, #7,167 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[31] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[32]

FAQs

Where was William Alexander born?

William Alexander was born in New York City^[2].

Where did William Alexander die?

William Alexander died in Albany^[4].

Who were William Alexander's parents?

William Alexander's father was James Alexander^[13]. William Alexander's mother was Mary Alexander^[14].

Who was William Alexander married to?

William Alexander's spouses include Sarah Livingston^[15].

What did William Alexander do for work?

William Alexander worked as military officer^[6], soldier^[7], astronomer^[8], and author^[9].