Benjamin Fordyce Barker

American physician
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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].

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[9].
  • A child of Benjamin Fordyce Barker was Fordyce Dwight Barker[10].
  • Benjamin Fordyce Barker held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Benjamin Fordyce Barker's professions included physician[6].
  • Benjamin Fordyce Barker worked as an obstetrician[7].
  • Benjamin Fordyce Barker worked as a professor[8].
  • Benjamin Fordyce Barker held the position of president[12].
  • Benjamin Fordyce Barker was employed by Bowdoin College[13].
  • Among Benjamin Fordyce Barker's employers was New York Medical College[14].
  • Among Benjamin Fordyce Barker's employers was Bellevue Hospital Center[15].
  • Benjamin Fordyce Barker was employed by Bellevue Hospital Medical College[16].
  • Benjamin Fordyce Barker's education included a stint at Medical School of Maine[17].
  • Benjamin Fordyce Barker's education included a stint at Bowdoin College[18].
  • Benjamin Fordyce Barker's education included a stint at Bowdoin College[19].
  • Benjamin Fordyce Barker received the Legum Doctor[20].
  • Benjamin Fordyce Barker received the Legum Doctor[21].
  • Benjamin Fordyce Barker received the Legum Doctor[22].
  • Benjamin Fordyce Barker received the Legum Doctor[23].
  • Benjamin Fordyce Barker was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[24].
  • Benjamin Fordyce Barker is recorded as male[25].
  • Benjamin Fordyce Barker's instance of is recorded as human[26].

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Origins and Family

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

Education

Educated at Medical School of Maine[17], a medical school[27], in United States[28], founded in 1820[29] and Bowdoin College[18], a liberal arts college[30], in United States[31], founded in 1794[32], headquartered in Brunswick[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician[6], obstetrician[7], and professor[8]. Employers include Bowdoin College[13], a liberal arts college[34], in United States[35], founded in 1794[36], headquartered in Brunswick[37]; New York Medical College[14], a medical school[38], in United States[39], founded in 1860[40]; Bellevue Hospital Center[15], a hospital[41], in United States[42], founded in 1736[43]; and Bellevue Hospital Medical College[16]. Benjamin Fordyce Barker held the position of president[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Legum Doctor[20], an academic degree[44].

Personal Life

A child of Benjamin Fordyce Barker was Fordyce Dwight Barker[10].

Death and Burial

Benjamin Fordyce Barker died on May 30, 1891[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. The cause of death was cerebral hemorrhage[45]. Burial took place at Yantic Cemetery[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].

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[17], Bowdoin College[18], and Bowdoin College[19].

What awards did Benjamin Fordyce Barker receive?

Honors received include Legum Doctor[20], Legum Doctor[21], Legum Doctor[22], and Legum Doctor[23].

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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. [25] . Benjamin Fordyce Barker. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Benjamin Fordyce Barker. wikidata.org.
  5. [26] . Benjamin Fordyce Barker. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . Benjamin Fordyce Barker. wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . Benjamin Fordyce Barker. wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . Benjamin Fordyce Barker. wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Benjamin Fordyce Barker. wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  17. [16] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [45] . 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. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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