Portrait of Alexander MacFarlane. Source and license are linked in the caption.

Alexander MacFarlane

About

mathematician, astronomer, merchant and slave-owner in Kingston, Jamaica (c.1702–1755)

Quick Facts

Name
Alexander MacFarlane
Born
1702
Died
1755-08-23
Occupation
astronomer / plantation owner / mathematician
Birthplace
Kingdom of Scotland

Relationships

Family

Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.

Education

  • University of Glasgow

Sources & Credits

Wikidata · Q21165091 ↗
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