James Edward Alexander

Scottish soldier, traveller and author (1803-1885).

Quick Facts

Died: 1885-04-02
Occupation: geographer · military personnel · naturalist · explorer · writer · botanist · military officer
Citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Birthplace: Stirling
Affiliation: Royal Geographical Society
Affiliation: Royal Society of Edinburgh

Date / result	Award / category
— Received	Companion of the Order of the Bath
— Received	Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh
— Received	Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society
— Received	Knight Bachelor

James Edward Alexander’s education and training.

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