Benjamin Fordyce Barker

American physician
Person human Q29587486
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Benjamin Fordyce Barker

Summary

Benjamin Fordyce Barker is a human[1]. Born in Wilton[2], he… he was born on May 2, 1818[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on May 30, 1891[5]. He worked as a physician[6], obstetrician[7], and professor[8]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Benjamin Fordyce Barker's place of birth was Wilton[2].
  • Benjamin Fordyce Barker passed away in New York City[4].
  • Benjamin Fordyce Barker was born on May 2, 1818[3].
  • Benjamin Fordyce Barker died on May 30, 1891[5].
  • Benjamin Fordyce Barker is buried at Yantic Cemetery[10].
  • Benjamin Fordyce Barker's mother was Q140840441[11].
  • A child of Benjamin Fordyce Barker was Fordyce Dwight Barker[12].
  • Benjamin Fordyce Barker held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Benjamin Fordyce Barker worked as a physician[6].
  • Benjamin Fordyce Barker worked as an obstetrician[7].
  • Benjamin Fordyce Barker's professions included professor[8].
  • Benjamin Fordyce Barker held the position of president[14].
  • Among Benjamin Fordyce Barker's employers was Bowdoin College[15].
  • Among Benjamin Fordyce Barker's employers was New York Medical College[16].
  • Benjamin Fordyce Barker was employed by Bellevue Hospital Center[17].
  • Among Benjamin Fordyce Barker's employers was Bellevue Hospital Medical College[18].
  • Benjamin Fordyce Barker's education included a stint at Medical School of Maine[19].
  • Benjamin Fordyce Barker's education included a stint at Bowdoin College[20].
  • Benjamin Fordyce Barker's education included a stint at Bowdoin College[21].
  • Benjamin Fordyce Barker received the Legum Doctor[22].
  • Benjamin Fordyce Barker received the Legum Doctor[23].
  • Benjamin Fordyce Barker received the Legum Doctor[24].
  • Benjamin Fordyce Barker received the Legum Doctor[25].
  • Benjamin Fordyce Barker was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[26].
  • Benjamin Fordyce Barker is recorded as male[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Benjamin Fordyce Barker's place of birth was Wilton[2]. He was born on May 2, 1818[3]. His mother was Q140840441[11].

Education

Educated at Medical School of Maine[19], a medical school[28], in United States[29], founded in 1820[30] and Bowdoin College[20], a liberal arts college[31], in United States[32], founded in 1794[33], headquartered in Brunswick[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician[6], obstetrician[7], and professor[8]. Employers include Bowdoin College[15], a liberal arts college[35], in United States[36], founded in 1794[37], headquartered in Brunswick[38]; New York Medical College[16], a medical school[39], in United States[40], founded in 1860[41]; Bellevue Hospital Center[17], a hospital[42], in United States[43], founded in 1736[44]; and Bellevue Hospital Medical College[18]. Benjamin Fordyce Barker held the position of president[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Legum Doctor[22], an academic degree[45].

Personal Life

A child of Benjamin Fordyce Barker was Fordyce Dwight Barker[12].

Death and Burial

Benjamin Fordyce Barker died on May 30, 1891[5]. He died in New York City[4]. The cause of death was cerebral hemorrhage[46]. Burial took place at Yantic Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Benjamin Fordyce Barker is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

FAQs

Where was Benjamin Fordyce Barker born?

Benjamin Fordyce Barker's place of birth was Wilton[2].

Where did Benjamin Fordyce Barker die?

Benjamin Fordyce Barker passed away in New York City[4].

Who were Benjamin Fordyce Barker's parents?

Benjamin Fordyce Barker's mother was Q140840441[11].

What did Benjamin Fordyce Barker do for work?

Benjamin Fordyce Barker worked as physician[6], obstetrician[7], and professor[8].

Where did Benjamin Fordyce Barker go to school?

Benjamin Fordyce Barker was educated at Medical School of Maine[19], Bowdoin College[20], and Bowdoin College[21].

What awards did Benjamin Fordyce Barker receive?

Honors received include Legum Doctor[22], Legum Doctor[23], Legum Doctor[24], and Legum Doctor[25].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Benjamin Fordyce Barker. books.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Benjamin Fordyce Barker. newspapers.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [27] ↑ . Benjamin Fordyce Barker. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . Benjamin Fordyce Barker. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] ↑ . Benjamin Fordyce Barker. wikidata.org.
  9. [20] ↑ . Benjamin Fordyce Barker. wikidata.org.
  10. [21] ↑ . Benjamin Fordyce Barker. wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . Benjamin Fordyce Barker. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  18. [10] ↑ . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  19. [22] ↑ . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  20. [23] ↑ . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  21. [24] ↑ . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  22. [25] ↑ . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  23. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [46] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] ↑ . Benjamin Fordyce Barker. books.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [5] ↑ . Benjamin Fordyce Barker. newspapers.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Educated at → Medical School of Maine, Bowdoin College, Bowdoin College
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