About Alexander Shand
Lived 1840 – 1910 (aged 69–70). Alexander Shand was a New Zealand translator and ethnographer.
Alexander Shand (1840–1910) was a New Zealand farmer, interpreter and ethnographer. He was born in Petone, Wellington, New Zealand in 1840. His views on "sentiment" influenced William McDougall's theory of instinct.
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Who was Alexander Shand?
New Zealand farmer, interpreter and ethnographer
When was Alexander Shand born?
Alexander Shand was born in 1840.
When did Alexander Shand die?
Alexander Shand died in 1910.
What was Alexander Shand's occupation?
Alexander Shand was a translator and ethnographer.
What nationality was Alexander Shand?
Alexander Shand was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Alexander Shand (ethnologist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alexander Shand. https://biography.guide/alexander-shand/
MLA: "Alexander Shand." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/alexander-shand/.
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