Alexander Hitchens

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Tue May 31 2022
By   Bishal

Some people are privileged enough to have celebrated parents. While some take their privilege as granted, few people only follow their parents' footsteps. Alexander Hitchens, son of the late author, columnist, and journalist, Christopher Hitchens is currently working as the lecturer in Terrorism and Radicalization at the War Studies Department at King's College in London.

Additionally, Alexander is the co-convener of the MA in Security, Terrorism, and Society and also the convener of the Homegrown Radicalization and Counter-Radicalization optional MA module. 

Born somewhere around 1984, Hitchens is the eldest child in his family. His father, Christopher, was the famous English-American columnist, author, orator, journalist, and social critic. Unfortunately, Alexander lost his dad when he died at the age of 62 on 15th December 2011

Relationship Status and Married Life

Regarding his personal life, Alexander is very secretive. He hasn't revealed anything about his relationship and personal information in any media. Likewise, Hitchens rarely uses his Twitter account. 

Christopher and his second wife, Carol Blue
Image: Alexander's father, Christopher, and his second wife, Carol Blue.
Source:  The Times

As scrolling his profile and seeking his day to day life, he is currently single and is deeply focused on his career. Maybe the expert in extremist movements is planning to tie in the marital relationship. Who Knows? We will shortly inform you if there is any update in his relationship.

Alexander's bond with father, Christoper Hitchens, and Mother

Alexander has a great relationship with his father, Christoper Hitchens. The two were often seen together at the various talk show. His father and mother, Eleni Meleagrou, were one of the known lovers. They dated for almost a year and finally got engaged in a marital relationship in 1981. 

Take a look at young Alexander with his father Christopher Hitchens on C-SPAN in 1992

It is said that Alexander was born before their parents were married. However, it hasn't been officially confirmed yet. Within a decade of their marital relationship, they get separated, and Alexander started to live with his mother while his father married Carol Blue, an American Screenwriter back in 1991. 

Alexander's Siblings and half-sister

It is no strange that Alexander's father is married twice in his lifetime. He has a sister named, Sophia Hitchens who is almost six years younger than him. 

There is no information regarding her sister due to his nature of privacy. Additionally, he has a half-sister named Antonia Hitchens from his father's second marriage. Currently, his both sisters are in their mid-20s.

Net Worth of Dr. Alexander Meleagrou Hitchens

Alexander has a total fortune of $1 Million. Other personalities like Cindy Gruden and Andrew Scarborough has the same amount of wealth. He has gathered all of his earnings through his outstanding career and having experience in various fields. 

Alexander Hitchens' son, Alexander has a net worth of $1 million
Image: The King's college's lecturer, Alexander Hitchens has a net worth of $1 million as of 2019.
Source: zimbio

He annually collects more than $200,000 as a Research Director and Lecturer. His hardworking personality and a great sense of humor have surely lead him to gain a good amount of remuneration without a doubt. Furthermore, his father used to hold a net worth of $4 Million.

As an author

Alexander has been a massive plus point to many news sites. His work has appeared in various outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, BBC, Foreign Policy, CNN, and Foreign Affairs, and is appreciated by everyone. Additionally, he is planning to release his books in 2020. 

Book of Alexander Hithens
Image: Alexander Hitchens book's front cover. Source: Amazon

His book titled Incitement: Anwar al-Awlaki's Western Jihad price is more than $30 in the market. Currently, the Ph. D. holder is living a prosperous and straightforward lifestyle.

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