Alfred Higginson

British doctor and inventor of the Higginson Enema Syringe
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Alfred Higginson

Summary

Alfred Higginson is a human[1]. Born in Heaton Norris[2], he… he was born on +1808-05-23T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Tulse Hill[4]. He died on +1884-06-07T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a surgeon[6], physician[7], and inventor[8].

Key Facts

  • Alfred Higginson was born in Heaton Norris[2].
  • Alfred Higginson died in Tulse Hill[4].
  • Alfred Higginson was born on +1808-05-23T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Alfred Higginson died on +1884-06-07T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Alfred Higginson is buried at West Norwood Cemetery[9].
  • Among Alfred Higginson's spouses was Ellen Martineau[10].
  • Alfred Higginson worked as a surgeon[6].
  • Alfred Higginson worked as a physician[7].
  • Alfred Higginson's professions included inventor[8].
  • Among Alfred Higginson's employers was Royal Southern Hospital[11].
  • Alfred Higginson received the Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons[12].
  • Alfred Higginson's image is recorded as Portrait of A. Higginson, 1808-1884. Wellcome M0010166.jpg[13].
  • Alfred Higginson is recorded as male[14].
  • Alfred Higginson's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Alfred Higginson's Find a Grave memorial ID is recorded as 137257836[16].
  • Alfred Higginson's given name is recorded as Alfred[17].
  • Alfred Higginson's Geni.com profile ID is recorded as 6000000027804567093[18].
  • Alfred Higginson's FamilySearch person ID is recorded as KZ9L-TKZ[19].
  • Alfred Higginson's WikiTree person ID is recorded as Higginson-993[20].
  • Alfred Higginson's The Peerage person ID is recorded as p50560.htm#i505594[21].

Body

Origins and Family

Alfred Higginson was born in Heaton Norris[2]. He was born on +1808-05-23T00:00:00Z[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include surgeon[6], physician[7], and inventor[8]. Alfred Higginson was employed by Royal Southern Hospital[11].

Recognition

Alfred Higginson received the Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons[12].

Personal Life

Among Alfred Higginson's spouses was Ellen Martineau[10].

Death and Burial

Alfred Higginson died on +1884-06-07T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Tulse Hill[4]. Burial took place at West Norwood Cemetery[9].

FAQs

Where was Alfred Higginson born?

Alfred Higginson's place of birth was Heaton Norris[2].

Where did Alfred Higginson die?

Alfred Higginson passed away in Tulse Hill[4].

Who was Alfred Higginson married to?

Alfred Higginson's spouses include Ellen Martineau[10].

What did Alfred Higginson do for work?

Alfred Higginson worked as surgeon[6], physician[7], and inventor[8].

What awards did Alfred Higginson receive?

Honors received include Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [13] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . Alfred Higginson and His Syringe: with a Side-glance at the Clyster.. wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Liverpool Mercury. britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Bury and Norwich Post. Retrieved . britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . Alfred Higginson and His Syringe: with a Side-glance at the Clyster.. wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Alfred Higginson and His Syringe: with a Side-glance at the Clyster.. wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Alfred Higginson and His Syringe: with a Side-glance at the Clyster.. wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . Alfred Higginson and His Syringe: with a Side-glance at the Clyster.. wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . Alfred Higginson and His Syringe: with a Side-glance at the Clyster.. wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . Alfred Higginson and His Syringe: with a Side-glance at the Clyster.. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . FamilySearch Family Tree. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Liverpool Mercury. britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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