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James Edward Alexander

Soldier and writer

Died when: 81 years 168 days (977 months)
Star Sign: Libra

 

James Edward Alexander

General Sir James Edward Alexander KStJ CB FRSE FRGS (16 October 1803 – 2 April 1885) was a Scottish traveller, author and soldier in the British Army.

Alexander was the driving force behind the placement of Cleopatra's Needle on the Thames Embankment.

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