Alexander Walker (1837–1889)
Sir Alexander Walker | |
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Alexander Walker portrait, date unknown | |
| Born | Alexander Walker 10 February 1837 Kilmarnock, Scotland |
| Died | 16 July 1889 (aged 52) Crosby Tower, Troon, South Ayrshire, Scotland |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Occupation(s) | Master blender, industrialist |
| Children | 2 (George and Alexander) |
| Parent(s) | John ‘Johnnie’ Walker Elizabeth Pervis |
Sir Alexander Walker (10 February 1837 – 16 July 1889) was a Scottish industrialist who was the son of John ‘Johnnie’ Walker of the whisky brand. He inherited the company in 1857 and expanded its business, exporting whisky throughout the British Empire.