Alexandr Grigorievich Stroganov (1795-1891)
Alexander is a male given name. Alexander may also refer to: Arts and entertainment Films * ''Alexander'' (1996 film), a Tamil action film * ''Alexander'' (2004 film), an epic about Alexander the Great directed by Oliver Stone * ''Alexander'' (2008 film), a Russian historical film about Alexander Nevsky Gaming * ''Alexander'' (video game), a real-time strategy game * '' Rome: Total War: Alexander'', a PC game Music * ''Alexander'' (soundtrack), the Vangelis score of the 2004 film ''Alexander'' * ''Alexander'' (Alex Ebert album), 2011 * "Alexander" (song), a 2013 song by Rey Pila * "Alexander", a 1971 song by Jeannette van Zutphen Fictional characters * Alexander, a ''Peppa Pig'' character Businesses * Gebr. Alexander, a German manufacturer of musical instruments, founded in 1782 * Alexander Aircraft Company, an aircraft manufacturer in Colorado, U.S., in 1925 * Alexander Patent Racket Company, an Australian sports equipment manufacturer, founded in 1925 * Walter Alex ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Alexander
Alexander is a male given name. The most prominent bearer of the name is Alexander the Great, the king of the Ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia who created one of the largest empires in ancient history. Variants listed here are Aleksandar, Aleksander and Aleksandr. Related names and diminutives include Iskandar, Alec, Alek, Alex, Alexandre, Aleks, Aleksa and Sander; feminine forms include Alexandra, Alexandria, and Sasha. Etymology The name ''Alexander'' originates from the (; 'defending men' or 'protector of men'). It is a compound of the verb (; 'to ward off, avert, defend') and the noun (, genitive: , ; meaning 'man'). It is an example of the widespread motif of Greek names expressing "battle-prowess", in this case the ability to withstand or push back an enemy battle line. The earliest attested form of the name, is the Mycenaean Greek feminine anthroponym , , (/ Alexandra/), written in the Linear B syllabic script. Alaksandu, alternatively called ''Alakasandu ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Lake Alexander (Northern Territory)
Lake Alexander is a man-made lake named in honour of Alec Fong Lim who was Lord Mayor of Darwin from 1984 to 1990. The lake is located in Fannie Bay Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia and was officially opened on the 21 July 1991 for recreational use by the people of Darwin. The water in the lake is refreshed with pumps bringing water from the adjoining harbour through filters intended to prevent marine organisms from entering. This system has succeeded in keeping large predators such as saltwater crocodiles and bull sharks, and the deadly box jellyfish. However the lake has been closed to swimming twice, once due to a large Orange-spotted grouper and once due to an outbreak of a stinging species of Cassiopea jelly fish. Photographs image:Welcome Lake Alexander.jpg, Welcome to Lake Alexander image:Alec_Fong-Lim_plaque.jpg, Brass plaque Image:Darwin_Lake_Alexander.jpg, Sunset References Alexander Alexander is a male given name. The most prominent bearer of the name is A ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Alexander, Maine
Alexander is a town in Washington County, Maine, United States. The population was 525 at the 2020 census. The town is named for Alexander Baring, 1st Baron Ashburton, the British negotiator of the Webster–Ashburton Treaty which ended the Aroostook War in 1838–1839. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which, of it is land and is water. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 499 people, 223 households, and 156 families living in the town. The population density was . There were 399 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 98.2% White, 1.0% Native American, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population. There were 223 households, of which 25.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.1% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male household ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Alexander, Kansas
Alexander is a city in Rush County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 54. History 19th century Alexander is the oldest city in Rush County, Kansas. It was established in 1869 after becoming an important stopping point on the Fort Hays/Fort Dodge Trail (officially a part of the Santa Fe Trail). The name of the town originated from Alexander Harvey a Scottish emigrant who operated a stockaded trading post on the trail crossing of the Wet Walnut Creek. Harvey was a prominent and connected figure in western settlement. He was a friend of renown trapper, trader, and Indian Agent William Bent who established Bent's Fort in Eastern Colorado. Harvey's daughter Adaline at age 20 married the 60 year-old Bent. In its early days, Alexander was a trading post for trappers, buffalo hunters, wild horse wranglers, and other early Westerners. Buffalo Bill Cody, George Custer, and other prominent figures in American western settlement traveled t ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Alexander, Iowa
Alexander is a city in Franklin County, Iowa, United States. The population was 164 at the 2020 census. Alexander is the hometown of Iowa Congressman Tom Latham who served from 1995 to 2015. History Alexander was platted in 1885, not long after the Central Railroad of Iowa had been built through the territory. Geography Alexander is located at (42.804760, -93.477395). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 175 people, 70 households, and 50 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 86 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 96.0% White, 0.6% Native American, 1.7% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.9% of the population. There were 70 households, of which 37.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living togeth ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Alexander County, Illinois
Alexander County is the southernmost and southwesternmost county in the U.S. state of Illinois. As of the 2020 census, the population was 5,240. Its county seat is Cairo and its western boundary is formed by the Mississippi River. Alexander County is part of the Cape Girardeau, MO-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area which is made up of jurisdictions on both sides of the Mississippi River. History Alexander County was organized from part of Union County in 1819. It was named for William M. Alexander, a physician who practiced in the town of America (the first county seat). Alexander was elected as a representative to the state House, where he became Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives in 1822. The county was initially developed for agriculture and settled by numerous migrants from the Upper South. The county seat was moved to Unity in 1833, then to Thebes in 1843, and finally to Cairo in 1860. America, the first county seat, is now within Pulaski County, which w ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Alexander, Georgia
Alexander is an unincorporated community in Burke County, in the U.S. state of Georgia Georgia most commonly refers to: * Georgia (country), a country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia * Georgia (U.S. state), a state in the Southeast United States Georgia may also refer to: Places Historical states and entities * Related to the .... History A post office called Alexander was established in 1847, and remained in operation until 1966. The community was named after Hugh Alexander, a pioneer settler. Alexander was an incorporated municipality from 1851 until 1995. References Unincorporated communities in Burke County, Georgia Unincorporated communities in Georgia (U.S. state) {{BurkeCountyGA-geo-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Alexander Valley AVA
The Alexander Valley (Wappo: Unutsawaholmanoma, "Toyon Bush Berry Place") is a Californian American Viticultural Area (AVA) just north of Healdsburg in Sonoma County. It is home to many wineries and vineyards, as well as the city of Cloverdale. It is the largest and most fully planted wine region in Sonoma.J. Robinson (ed) ''"The Oxford Companion to Wine"'' Third Edition pg 643 Oxford University Press 2006 Highway 101 runs through the valley, and the Russian River flows down the valley, surrounded by vineyards on both sides. From the higher elevations of the valley rim, there is a view as far south as Taylor Mountain and Sonoma Mountain. The region was named for Cyrus Alexander, owner of a part of the Rancho Sotoyome Mexican land grant, in 1847. Granted AVA status in 1984, the boundaries of the appellation are defined in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 27, Section 9.53. History In its early history, the territory commonly referred to as the "Alexander Valley" denot ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Alexander, Arkansas
Alexander is a city in Pulaski and Saline counties in the U.S. state of Arkansas. Located in Central Arkansas, the town was founded as a construction camp for the nearby railroad. Following its completion, the citizens decided to incorporate in 1887. Alexander is home to the Arkansas Juvenile Assessment and Treatment Center. The population was 2,901 at the 2010 census. Geography Alexander is located at (34.631508, -92.444188). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,385 people, 1,034 households, and 725 families residing in the city. 2000 census As of the 2000 census, there were 614 people, 276 households, and 171 families in the town. The population density was 526.8/km (1,369.5/mi²). There were 305 housing units at an average density of 261.7/km (680.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 70.68% White, 26.71% Black or African American, 0.49% ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Alexander Creek (Susitna River)
Alexander Creek, also known as Taguntna Creek, is a long stream from Alexander Lake which merges with the big Susitna River near the village of Alexander Creek, Alaska also known as Alexander, Alaska, an Alaska Native and Alaska Bush community, in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. Watershed Alexander Creek is considered a (Wild; and Scenic, Recreation, Fish, Wildlife, and Cultural) river by the National Park Service History Alexander Creek was reported in 1898 by Eldridge (1900, p. 10), United States Geological Survey. Alexander Creek was also known as Taguntna Creek, and Tuqentnu ("Clearwater Creek") Economy Popular river for anglers, particularly for king salmon and coho salmon. The upper reaches are scenic, with views of the Alaska Range. Class I water encourages high use by beginning floaters. The lower reaches contain native archaeological sites, historic roadhouses, and the Iditarod Trail. Lists Tributaries From mouth going upstream to the source: ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Alexander Creek, Alaska
Alexander ( Dena'ina: ''Tuqen Kaq’'') is an unincorporated community in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States. An Alaska Native community with an Alaska Native Village Corporation, it lies on the Susitna River delta, near the mouth of Alexander Creek, and northwest of Anchorage, Alaska Cook Inlet Low. It is located within the boundaries of Susitna CDP. History Alexander is located at , elevation: . It is a small, long, Indian village which was reported in 1898 by Eldridge (1900, map 3). Geography Alexander lies on the west bank of Alexander Creek near its confluence with the big Susitna River (about above the Susitna River mouth on Cook Inlet of the Pacific Ocean); approximately northwest of Anchorage, Alaska in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska and the Anchorage Recording District. * ANVSA Name Alexander, AK * Land Area Demographics Alexander appeared on the 1980 and 1990 U.S. Census as an unincorporated Native Village (ANVSA). It has not ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Alexander Archipelago
The Alexander Archipelago (russian: Архипелаг Александра) is a long archipelago (group of islands) in North America lying off the southeastern coast of Alaska. It contains about 1,100 islands, the tops of submerged coastal mountains that rise steeply from the Pacific Ocean. Deep channels and fjords separate the islands and cut them off from the mainland. The islands shelter the northern part of the Inside Passage as it winds its way among them. The islands have irregular, steep coasts and dense evergreen and temperate rain forests; most are accessible only by boat or by aeroplane. The vast majority of the islands are part of the Tongass National Forest. In order of land area, the largest islands are Prince of Wales Island, Chichagof Island, Admiralty Island, Baranof Island, Revillagigedo Island, Kupreanof Island, Kuiu Island, Etolin Island, Dall Island, Wrangell Island, Mitkof Island, Zarembo Island, Kosciusko Island, Kruzof Island, Annette Island, Gravin ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |