James Waddel Alexander, II

Male 1888 - 1971  (83 years)


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  • Name James Waddel Alexander 
    Suffix II 
    Born 19 Sep 1888  New York Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 23 Sep 1971 
    Notes 
    • He was a mathematician and topologist of the pre-World War II era and was one of the first members of the Institute for Advanced Study (1933?1951).He was also a professor at Princeton University (1920?1951).

      Alexander was also a noted mountaineer, having succeeded in many major ascents, e.g. in the Swiss Alps and Colorado Rockies. The Alexander's Chimney, in the Rocky Mountain National Park, is named after him. When in Princeton, he liked to climb the university buildings, and always left his office window on the top floor of Fine Hall open so that he could enter by climbing the building.


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    Person ID I10407  Master File
    Last Modified 10 Jan 2012 

    Father John White Alexander,   b. 07 Oct 1856, Pittsburg, PA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 31 May 1915, New York City Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 58 years) 
    Mother Elizabeth Swan Williamson (Bessie) ALEXANDER,   b. 30 Sep 1865, New York Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Married 1887 
    Family ID F6661  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart