Arthur Keith

British anatomist and anthropologist (1866–1955)
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Arthur Keith

Summary

Arthur Keith is a human[1]. Born in Aberdeenshire[2], he… he was born on February 5, 1866[3]. He died in Kent[4]. He died on January 7, 1955[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], university teacher[7], and anatomist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (96 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Arthur Keith was born in Aberdeenshire[2].
  • Arthur Keith passed away in Kent[4].
  • Arthur Keith was born on February 5, 1866[3].
  • Arthur Keith died on January 7, 1955[5].
  • Arthur Keith held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • Arthur Keith worked as an anthropologist[6].
  • Arthur Keith worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Arthur Keith worked as an anatomist[8].
  • Arthur Keith's field of work was racism[11].
  • Arthur Keith held the position of rector[12].
  • Arthur Keith was employed by University of London[13].
  • Arthur Keith was educated at University College London[14].
  • Arthur Keith's education included a stint at University of Aberdeen[15].
  • Arthur Keith received the Fellow of the Royal Society[16].
  • Arthur Keith received the Knight Bachelor[17].
  • Arthur Keith received the Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[18].
  • Arthur Keith received the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons[19].
  • Arthur Keith received the Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[20].
  • Arthur Keith was a member of Royal Society[21].
  • Arthur Keith was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[22].
  • Arthur Keith was a member of National Academy of Sciences[23].
  • Arthur Keith was a member of Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland[24].
  • Arthur Keith was a member of American Philosophical Society[25].
  • Arthur Keith is recorded as male[26].
  • Arthur Keith's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Arthur Keith was born in Aberdeenshire[2]. He was born on February 5, 1866[3].

Education

Educated at University College London[14], a university college[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1826[30], headquartered in UCL Main Building[31] and University of Aberdeen[15], a public research university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1495[34], headquartered in Aberdeen[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], university teacher[7], and anatomist[8]. Arthur Keith's field of work was racism[11]. Among his employers was University of London[13]. He held the position of rector[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[16], a fellowship award[36], in United Kingdom[37]; Knight Bachelor[17], a title of honor[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1300[40]; Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[18]; Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons[19], an award[41], in United Kingdom[42]; and Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[20].

Death and Burial

Arthur Keith died on January 7, 1955[5]. He died in Kent[4].

Why It Matters

Arthur Keith ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (96 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

He has been cited as an influence by Roger Pearson[45], an anthropologist[46], 1927–2023[47], of United Kingdom[48], specialised in eugenics[49].

He is credited with the discovery of sinoatrial node[50], a muscle organ zone type[51].

FAQs

Where was Arthur Keith born?

Arthur Keith's place of birth was Aberdeenshire[2].

Where did Arthur Keith die?

Arthur Keith died in Kent[4].

What did Arthur Keith do for work?

Arthur Keith worked as anthropologist[6], university teacher[7], and anatomist[8].

Where did Arthur Keith go to school?

Arthur Keith was educated at University College London[14] and University of Aberdeen[15].

What awards did Arthur Keith receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[16], Knight Bachelor[17], Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[18], and Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons[19].

Who did Arthur Keith influence?

Arthur Keith has been cited as an influence by Roger Pearson[45].

What did Arthur Keith discover?

Arthur Keith is credited as discoverer of sinoatrial node[50].

References

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  10. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [45] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [50] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth Aberdeenshire
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