Archibald Garrod

British doctor (1857-1936)
Person human Q2707680
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Archibald Garrod

Summary

Archibald Garrod is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on November 25, 1857[3]. He passed away in Cambridge[4]. He died on March 28, 1936[5]. He worked as a geneticist[6], internist[7], university teacher[8], and physician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (98 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Archibald Garrod was born in London[2].
  • Archibald Garrod died in Cambridge[4].
  • Archibald Garrod was born on November 25, 1857[3].
  • Archibald Garrod died on March 28, 1936[5].
  • Archibald Garrod's father was Alfred Baring Garrod[11].
  • Among Archibald Garrod's spouses was Laura Elizabeth Smith[12].
  • A child of Archibald Garrod was Dorothy Garrod[13].
  • Archibald Garrod held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Archibald Garrod's professions included geneticist[6].
  • Archibald Garrod worked as an internist[7].
  • Archibald Garrod worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Archibald Garrod worked as a physician[9].
  • Archibald Garrod was employed by University of Oxford[15].
  • Archibald Garrod's education included a stint at Christ Church[16].
  • Archibald Garrod's education included a stint at Marlborough College[17].
  • Archibald Garrod was educated at Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry[18].
  • Archibald Garrod received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[19].
  • Archibald Garrod received the honorary doctor of the University of Aberdeen[20].
  • Archibald Garrod received the honorary doctorate of the University of Glasgow[21].
  • Archibald Garrod received the Croonian Medal and Lecture[22].
  • Archibald Garrod received the honorary doctor of the University of Padua[23].
  • Archibald Garrod received the Harveian Oration[24].
  • Archibald Garrod was a member of Royal Society[25].
  • Archibald Garrod is recorded as male[26].
  • Archibald Garrod's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Archibald Garrod was born in London[2]. He was born on November 25, 1857[3]. His father was Alfred Baring Garrod[11].

Education

Educated at Christ Church[16], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1546[30], headquartered in Oxford[31]; Marlborough College[17], an independent school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1843[34]; and Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry[18], a medical school[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1123[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geneticist[6], internist[7], university teacher[8], and physician[9]. Archibald Garrod was employed by University of Oxford[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[19], a grade of an order[38], in United Kingdom[39]; honorary doctor of the University of Aberdeen[20], an award[40], in United Kingdom[41]; honorary doctorate of the University of Glasgow[21], an award[42], in United Kingdom[43]; Croonian Medal and Lecture[22], a lecture series[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1738[46]; honorary doctor of the University of Padua[23], an award[47], in Italy[48]; and Harveian Oration[24], an award[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1656[51].

Personal Life

Archibald Garrod was married to Laura Elizabeth Smith[12]. A child of him was Dorothy Garrod[13].

Death and Burial

Archibald Garrod died on March 28, 1936[5]. He died in Cambridge[4].

Why It Matters

Archibald Garrod ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (98 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

FAQs

Where was Archibald Garrod born?

Archibald Garrod's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Archibald Garrod die?

Archibald Garrod died in Cambridge[4].

Who were Archibald Garrod's parents?

Archibald Garrod's father was Alfred Baring Garrod[11].

Who was Archibald Garrod married to?

Archibald Garrod's spouses include Laura Elizabeth Smith[12].

What did Archibald Garrod do for work?

Archibald Garrod worked as geneticist[6], internist[7], university teacher[8], and physician[9].

Where did Archibald Garrod go to school?

Archibald Garrod was educated at Christ Church[16], Marlborough College[17], and Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry[18].

What awards did Archibald Garrod receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[19], honorary doctor of the University of Aberdeen[20], honorary doctorate of the University of Glasgow[21], and Croonian Medal and Lecture[22].

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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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