James Edward Alexander
Scottish soldier, traveller and author
About James Edward Alexander
Lived 1803 – 1885 (aged 81). James Edward Alexander was a British geographer, military personnel, naturalist, explorer, writer and botanist.
Explorer On behalf of the Royal Geographical Society (which he had co-founded), he conducted an exploring expedition into Namaqualand and Damaraland, lasting from 8 September 1836 to 21 September 1837,
Subsequently, John Arrowsmith (cartographer) made use of his data to draw a map accompanying his book of the expedition. Alexander Bay on the Orange River mouth, is named after him.
In 1877, he was largely responsible for the preservation and transfer of Cleopatra's Needle to England.
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Who was James Edward Alexander?
Scottish soldier, traveller and author (1803-1885)
When was James Edward Alexander born?
James Edward Alexander was born on 16 October 1803 in Stirling.
When did James Edward Alexander die?
James Edward Alexander died on 2 April 1885 in Ryde.
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James Edward Alexander was a geographer, military personnel, naturalist, explorer, writer and botanist.
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James Edward Alexander was British.
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