Alexander Ogston

British surgeon (1844–1929)
Person human Q4719783
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Alexander Ogston

Summary

Alexander Ogston is a human[1]. His place of birth was Aberdeen[2]. He was born on April 19, 1844[3]. He passed away in Aberdeen[4]. He died on February 1, 1929[5]. He worked as a surgeon[6] and university teacher[7].

Key Facts

  • Born in Aberdeen[2], Alexander Ogston…
  • Alexander Ogston passed away in Aberdeen[4].
  • Alexander Ogston was born on April 19, 1844[3].
  • Alexander Ogston died on February 1, 1929[5].
  • A child of Alexander Ogston was Helen Ogston[8].
  • Alexander Ogston worked as a surgeon[6].
  • Alexander Ogston worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Among Alexander Ogston's employers was University of Aberdeen[9].
  • Alexander Ogston was educated at University of Aberdeen[10].
  • Alexander Ogston's education included a stint at University of Aberdeen School of Medicine[11].
  • Alexander Ogston was educated at Marischal College[12].
  • Alexander Ogston received the Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[13].
  • Alexander Ogston received the honorary doctorate of the University of Glasgow[14].
  • Alexander Ogston received the honorary doctor of the University of Aberdeen[15].
  • Alexander Ogston received the Knight of the Order of the Crown of Italy‎[16].
  • Alexander Ogston is recorded as male[17].
  • Alexander Ogston's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Alexander Ogston's Commons category is recorded as Alexander Ogston[19].
  • Alexander Ogston's family name is recorded as Ogston[20].
  • Alexander Ogston's given name is recorded as Alexander[21].

Body

Origins and Family

Alexander Ogston was born in Aberdeen[2]. He was born on April 19, 1844[3].

Education

Educated at University of Aberdeen[10], a public research university[22], in United Kingdom[23], founded in 1495[24], headquartered in Aberdeen[25]; University of Aberdeen School of Medicine[11], a medical school[26], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1497[28]; and Marischal College[12], a building[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1593[31].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include surgeon[6] and university teacher[7]. Among Alexander Ogston's employers was University of Aberdeen[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[13], a knighthood[32], in United Kingdom[33]; honorary doctorate of the University of Glasgow[14], an award[34], in United Kingdom[35]; honorary doctor of the University of Aberdeen[15], an award[36], in United Kingdom[37]; and Knight of the Order of the Crown of Italy‎[16], a grade of an order[38], in Kingdom of Italy[39].

Personal Life

A child of Alexander Ogston was Helen Ogston[8].

Death and Burial

Alexander Ogston died on February 1, 1929[5]. He passed away in Aberdeen[4].

FAQs

Where was Alexander Ogston born?

Alexander Ogston's place of birth was Aberdeen[2].

Where did Alexander Ogston die?

Alexander Ogston passed away in Aberdeen[4].

What did Alexander Ogston do for work?

Alexander Ogston worked as surgeon[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Alexander Ogston go to school?

Alexander Ogston was educated at University of Aberdeen[10], University of Aberdeen School of Medicine[11], and Marischal College[12].

What awards did Alexander Ogston receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[13], honorary doctorate of the University of Glasgow[14], honorary doctor of the University of Aberdeen[15], and Knight of the Order of the Crown of Italy‎[16].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [18] . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . FamilySearch. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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