Anthony Epstein

British pathologist and academic (1921–2024)
Person human Q329107
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Anthony Epstein

Summary

Anthony Epstein is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on May 18, 1921[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on February 6, 2024[5]. He worked as a virologist[6], university teacher[7], pathologist[8], physician[9], and scientist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (527 views/month, #7,079 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Anthony Epstein…
  • Anthony Epstein passed away in London[4].
  • Anthony Epstein was born on May 18, 1921[3].
  • Anthony Epstein died on February 6, 2024[5].
  • Anthony Epstein held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Anthony Epstein's professions included virologist[6].
  • Anthony Epstein's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Anthony Epstein's professions included pathologist[8].
  • Anthony Epstein worked as a physician[9].
  • Anthony Epstein worked as a scientist[10].
  • Anthony Epstein's field of work was medicine[13].
  • Anthony Epstein's field of work was pathology[14].
  • Anthony Epstein's field of work was research and development[15].
  • Anthony Epstein held the position of deputy chairperson[16].
  • Anthony Epstein was employed by University of Bristol[17].
  • Anthony Epstein's education included a stint at St Paul's School[18].
  • Anthony Epstein's education included a stint at Trinity College[19].
  • Anthony Epstein was educated at Middlesex Hospital Medical School[20].
  • Anthony Epstein received the Fellow of the Royal Society[21].
  • Anthony Epstein received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[22].
  • Anthony Epstein received the Royal Medal[23].
  • Anthony Epstein received the Canada Gairdner International Award[24].
  • Anthony Epstein received the Paul Ehrlich and Ludwig Darmstaedter Prize[25].
  • Anthony Epstein received the Leopold Griffuel Prize[26].
  • Anthony Epstein was a member of Royal Society[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Anthony Epstein's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on May 18, 1921[3].

Education

Educated at St Paul's School[18], an independent school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1509[30], headquartered in London[31]; Trinity College[19], a college of the University of Cambridge[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1546[34], headquartered in Cambridge[35]; and Middlesex Hospital Medical School[20], an educational institution[36], founded in 1746[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include virologist[6], university teacher[7], pathologist[8], physician[9], and scientist[10]. Fields of work include medicine[13], a field of study[38]; pathology[14], a medical specialty[39]; and research and development[15], an economic activity[40]. Among Anthony Epstein's employers was University of Bristol[17]. He held the position of deputy chairperson[16]. He supervised Yvonne Barr as a doctoral student[41].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[21], a fellowship award[42], in United Kingdom[43]; Commander of the Order of the British Empire[22], a grade of an order[44], in United Kingdom[45]; Royal Medal[23], a science award[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1826[48]; Canada Gairdner International Award[24], a science award[49], in Canada[50], founded in 1959[51]; Paul Ehrlich and Ludwig Darmstaedter Prize[25], a science award[52], in Germany[53], founded in 1952[54]; and Leopold Griffuel Prize[26], a science award[55], in France[56], founded in 1970[57].

Death and Burial

Anthony Epstein died on February 6, 2024[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Anthony Epstein include Epstein–Barr virus[58], a taxon[59].

Why It Matters

Anthony Epstein ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (527 views/month, #7,079 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]

Entities named for him include Epstein–Barr virus[58], a taxon[59].

His notable doctoral advisees include Yvonne Barr[62], a virologist[63], 1932–2016[64], of Ireland[65], specialised in virology[66].

FAQs

Where was Anthony Epstein born?

Anthony Epstein was born in London[2].

Where did Anthony Epstein die?

Anthony Epstein passed away in London[4].

What did Anthony Epstein do for work?

Anthony Epstein worked as virologist[6], university teacher[7], pathologist[8], physician[9], and scientist[10].

Where did Anthony Epstein go to school?

Anthony Epstein was educated at St Paul's School[18], Trinity College[19], and Middlesex Hospital Medical School[20].

What awards did Anthony Epstein receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[21], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[22], Royal Medal[23], and Canada Gairdner International Award[24].

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  25. [3] . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . thetimes.com. Retrieved . thetimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  33. [66] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  34. [59] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [60] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [61] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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