Alexander Keith Johnston
Alexander Keith Johnston was a lexicographer, linguist, geographer, cartographer and copper engraver (1804–1871). He was born in Penicuik and died in Ben Rhydding.
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Alexander Keith Johnston
![Circulatory system of a rabbit: five figures, including the details of the heart, arteries, major blood vessels, and the valves of a vein. Coloured lithograph by W. & A. K. Johnston, 1860/1880?., [1860/1880?], by Alexander Keith Johnston](https://iiif.wellcomecollection.org/image/V0016977/full/1280,/0/default.jpg)
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- 1804
- Died
- 1871
- Nationality
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
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- lexicographer · linguist · geographer · cartographer · copper engraver
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Alexander Keith Johnston was a lexicographer, linguist, geographer, cartographer and copper engraver (1804–1871). He was born in Penicuik and died in Ben Rhydding.
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1804
Alexander Keith Johnston born at Penicuik.
1871
Alexander Keith Johnston died at Ben Rhydding.
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The authorities additionally record the headings Keith Johnston the elder, Keith Johnston and Alexander Keith Johnston the elder. His recorded language was English. One child is recorded: Leslie Keith. Recorded as lexicographer, linguist, geographer and cartographer.
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