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Alexander Vans Best

British surgeon
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Alexander Vans Best

Summary

Alexander Vans Best is a human[1]. His place of birth was Aberdeen[2]. He was born on 1837[3]. He died in Hyères[4]. He died on March 25, 1875[5]. He worked as a surgeon[6].

Key Facts

  • Alexander Vans Best was born in Aberdeen[2].
  • Alexander Vans Best died in Hyères[4].
  • Alexander Vans Best was born on 1837[3].
  • Alexander Vans Best died on March 25, 1875[5].
  • A child of Alexander Vans Best was Thomas Alexander Vans Best[7].
  • Alexander Vans Best worked as a surgeon[6].
  • Alexander Vans Best's field of work was general surgery[8].
  • Alexander Vans Best's education included a stint at Marischal College[9].
  • Alexander Vans Best received the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons[10].
  • Alexander Vans Best is recorded as male[11].
  • Alexander Vans Best's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Alexander Vans Best's given name is recorded as Alexander[13].
  • Alexander Vans Best's contributed to creative work is recorded as The Lancet[14].

Body

Origins and Family

Alexander Vans Best was born in Aberdeen[2]. He was born on 1837[3].

Education

Alexander Vans Best's education included a stint at Marischal College[9].

Career and Affiliations

Alexander Vans Best's professions included surgeon[6]. His field of work was general surgery[8].

Recognition

Alexander Vans Best received the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons[10].

Personal Life

A child of Alexander Vans Best was Thomas Alexander Vans Best[7].

Death and Burial

Alexander Vans Best died on March 25, 1875[5]. He passed away in Hyères[4].

FAQs

Where was Alexander Vans Best born?

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

Where did Alexander Vans Best die?

Alexander Vans Best passed away in Hyères[4].

What did Alexander Vans Best do for work?

Alexander Vans Best worked as surgeon[6].

Where did Alexander Vans Best go to school?

Alexander Vans Best was educated at Marischal College[9].

What awards did Alexander Vans Best receive?

Honors received include Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Plarr's Lives of the Fellows. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Plarr's Lives of the Fellows. wikidata.org.
  3. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [7] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [9] ↑ . Plarr's Lives of the Fellows. wikidata.org.
  7. [8] ↑ . Plarr's Lives of the Fellows. wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . Plarr's Lives of the Fellows. wikidata.org.
  9. [10] ↑ . Plarr's Lives of the Fellows. wikidata.org.
  10. [3] ↑ . Plarr's Lives of the Fellows. wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . Plarr's Lives of the Fellows. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . Plarr's Lives of the Fellows. wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · JhealdBatch bot · 2026-07-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Aberdeen
    Given name → Alexander
    The peerage person id → p69236.htm#i692352
    Child → Thomas Alexander Vans Best
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