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William Alexander (13 June 1910 – 11 July 2000) was a leading activist within the Communist Party of Great Britain (CPGB), most known for commanding the British Battalion of the International Brigades during the Spanish Civil War. [1] [2] During World War II he underwent a commissioning course at Sandhurst military academy, graduating top of ...
After World War II, Alexander was a refugee and became a professional painter. He pioneered the modern "quick" version of the 15th century wet-on-wet technique, and moved to North America. Later, known as Bill Alexander, he began hosting television shows focused on painting education and his methods. [ 1 ]
William Alexander, Baron Alexander of Potterhill (1905–1993), English educator and author Fred Alexander (editor) (William Frederick Alexander, 1882–1957), New Zealand subeditor, poetry anthologist and newspaper editor
In the Spanish Civil War, the CPGB worked with the USSR to create the British Battalion of the International Brigades, [11] which party activist Bill Alexander commanded. [12] In World War II, the CPGB followed the Comintern position, opposing or supporting the war in line with the involvement of the USSR. [13]
Bill Alexander – industrial chemist, commander of the British Battalion from 1938, later Assistant General Secretary of the Communist Party of Great Britain. Christopher Caudwell – journalist, poet, killed in action at Jarama. Lewis Clive – Olympic gold medallist for rowing.
William Alexander Glassford (6 June 1886 – 30 July 1958) was a United States Navy officer with the rank of vice admiral, who is most noted for his service during World War II. Early naval career [ edit ]
Alexander married Lady Margaret Bingham, daughter of George Bingham, 5th Earl of Lucan, on 14 October 1931. They had three children together and adopted a fourth: [102] Lady Rose Maureen Alexander (born 28 October 1932, died 21 August 2017) Shane William Desmond Alexander, 2nd Earl Alexander of Tunis (born 30 June 1935)
William Alexander was born in the UK during 1880, and served for 8 years in the British Army before emigrating to Canada. When the First World War started in August 1914, Alexander volunteered for service in the Canadian Army. Given his previous military service, Alexander was made a Sergeant in the 10th Battalion.