Basil Hirschowitz

gastroenterologist (1925–2013)
Person human Q4497898
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Basil Hirschowitz

Summary

Basil Hirschowitz is a human[1]. His place of birth was Bethal[2]. He was born on May 29, 1925[3]. He passed away in Birmingham[4]. He died on January 19, 2013[5]. He worked as a gastroenterologist[6], university teacher[7], and inventor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Basil Hirschowitz's place of birth was Bethal[2].
  • Basil Hirschowitz died in Birmingham[4].
  • Basil Hirschowitz was born on May 29, 1925[3].
  • Basil Hirschowitz died on January 19, 2013[5].
  • Basil Hirschowitz held citizenship in South Africa[10].
  • Basil Hirschowitz held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Basil Hirschowitz's professions included gastroenterologist[6].
  • Basil Hirschowitz's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Basil Hirschowitz worked as an inventor[8].
  • Among Basil Hirschowitz's employers was University of Alabama at Birmingham[12].
  • Basil Hirschowitz's education included a stint at University of the Witwatersrand[13].
  • Basil Hirschowitz was educated at University of Michigan[14].
  • Basil Hirschowitz received the Kettering Prize[15].
  • Basil Hirschowitz is recorded as male[16].
  • Basil Hirschowitz's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Basil Hirschowitz's given name is recorded as Basil[18].
  • Basil Hirschowitz's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[19].

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Origins and Family

Basil Hirschowitz was born in Bethal[2]. He was born on May 29, 1925[3].

Education

Educated at University of the Witwatersrand[13], a public research university[20], in South Africa[21], founded in 1896[22], headquartered in Johannesburg[23] and University of Michigan[14], a public research university[24], in United States[25], founded in 1817[26], headquartered in Ann Arbor[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include gastroenterologist[6], university teacher[7], and inventor[8]. Basil Hirschowitz was employed by University of Alabama at Birmingham[12].

Recognition

Basil Hirschowitz received the Kettering Prize[15].

Death and Burial

Basil Hirschowitz died on January 19, 2013[5]. He died in Birmingham[4].

Why It Matters

Basil Hirschowitz ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Basil Hirschowitz born?

Basil Hirschowitz's place of birth was Bethal[2].

Where did Basil Hirschowitz die?

Basil Hirschowitz passed away in Birmingham[4].

What did Basil Hirschowitz do for work?

Basil Hirschowitz worked as gastroenterologist[6], university teacher[7], and inventor[8].

Where did Basil Hirschowitz go to school?

Basil Hirschowitz was educated at University of the Witwatersrand[13] and University of Michigan[14].

What awards did Basil Hirschowitz receive?

Honors received include Kettering Prize[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . gm.com. Retrieved . gm.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [27] . 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. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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