Gender: Male
Popularity Rank: #5,725,158
Captain Alexander "Sandy" Allan, was the Scottish sea captain and businessman who founded the Allan Shipping Line in 1819. Rising from shoemaker to shipping magnate in little more than thirty years, Allan retired in 1839 having made a fortune and created a transatlantic dynasty. He is recognised as one of the major contributors to Scotland's commercial interests in the early 19th century, and to the establishment of the Firth of Clyde as an international centre of shipping. During the Napoleonic Wars his brig Jean – so named for his wife – held the record for the fastest crossing between the Firth of Clyde and Quebec City. Under his five sons, the Allan Line became the world's largest privately owned shipping empire.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 30, 2024
On the name Alexander Allan, Alexander means Helper and Defender of Mankind, Protector of Mankind, Warrior, Defender of Men. Allan means Harmony, Stone, Noble, Fair, Little Rock, Handsome.
The name Alexander Allan is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Alexander Allan is predominantly used in countries such as Canada and United States of America.
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At NamesLook, the name Alexander Allan is recorded 2 times globally, ranking it as the 5,725,158th most common name worldwide.
Alexander Allan is most prevalent in Canada, with 1 occurrences, making it the 97,257th most popular name in the country.
Captain Alexander "Sandy" Allan, was the Scottish sea captain and businessman who founded the Allan Shipping Line in 1819. Rising from shoemaker to shipping magnate in little more than thirty years, Allan retired in 1839 having made a fortune and created a transatlantic dynasty. He is recognised as one of the major contributors to Scotland's commercial interests in the early 19th century, and to the establishment of the Firth of Clyde as an international centre of shipping. During the Napoleonic Wars his brig Jean – so named for his wife – held the record for the fastest crossing between the Firth of Clyde and Quebec City. Under his five sons, the Allan Line became the world's largest privately owned shipping empire.
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