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By William Be. Allmon. Of all the generals who fought on the Patriot side during the American Revolution, none was more renowned than New York City native William Alexander, better known to his contemporaries as “Lord Stirling.”
William Alexander (born Wilhelm Alexander; 2 April 1915 – 24 January 1997), known as Bill Alexander on his TV show, was a German painter, art instructor, and television host. He was the creator and host of The Magic of Oil Painting (1974–82) television series that ran on PBS in the United States.
Apr 10, 2024 · William Alexander, 1st earl of Stirling (born c. 1576, Menstrie, Clackmannan, Scot.—died Feb. 12, 1640, London, Eng.) was a Scottish courtier, statesman, and poet who founded and colonized the region of Nova Scotia in Canada. When King James VI of Scotland ascended the English throne as James I in 1603, Alexander attended his court in London.
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by Edward St. Germain. Learn about William Alexander, also known as Lord Stirling, a Continental Army general during the American Revolution.
William Alexander, also known as Lord Stirling (December 27, 1725 – January 15, 1783), was a Scottish-American major general during the American Revolutionary War. He was considered male heir to the Scottish title of Earl of Stirling through Scottish lineage (being the senior male descendant of the paternal grandfather of the 1st Earl of ...
- 1775–1783
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William Alexander, Lord Stirling. Date of Birth - Death 1727 – January 15, 1783. Though not always the most recognizable person in the Revolutionary War, William Alexander, "the Lord Stirling," was certainly a colorful figure nonetheless.
Aug 11, 2023 · December 4, 1726–January 15, 1783. William Alexander was a Major General in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He rose to prominence for his brave defense of the American retreat at the Battle of Long Island and helped expose the Conway Cabal.
