Benjamin Ward Richardson

British physician and medical historian (1828–1896)
Person human Q2896276
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Benjamin Ward Richardson

Summary

Benjamin Ward Richardson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Somerby[2]. He was born on October 31, 1828[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on November 21, 1896[5]. He worked as a physician[6] and physiologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Somerby[2], Benjamin Ward Richardson…
  • Benjamin Ward Richardson passed away in London[4].
  • Benjamin Ward Richardson was born on October 31, 1828[3].
  • Benjamin Ward Richardson died on November 21, 1896[5].
  • Benjamin Ward Richardson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
  • Benjamin Ward Richardson's professions included physician[6].
  • Benjamin Ward Richardson worked as a physiologist[7].
  • Benjamin Ward Richardson's education included a stint at University of St Andrews[10].
  • A notable work attributed to Benjamin Ward Richardson is The Physiological Position of Alcohol[11].
  • Benjamin Ward Richardson received the Fellow of the Royal Society[12].
  • Benjamin Ward Richardson received the Croonian Medal and Lecture[13].
  • Benjamin Ward Richardson received the Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of London[14].
  • Benjamin Ward Richardson received the Knight Bachelor[15].
  • Benjamin Ward Richardson was a member of Royal Society[16].
  • Benjamin Ward Richardson was a member of Royal College of Physicians, London[17].
  • Benjamin Ward Richardson was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[18].
  • Benjamin Ward Richardson is recorded as male[19].
  • Benjamin Ward Richardson's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Benjamin Ward Richardson's Commons category is recorded as Benjamin Ward Richardson[21].
  • Benjamin Ward Richardson earned the academic degree of Doctor of Sciences in Medicine[22].
  • Benjamin Ward Richardson's family name is recorded as Richardson[23].
  • Benjamin Ward Richardson's given name is recorded as Benjamin[24].
  • Benjamin Ward Richardson's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[25].
  • Benjamin Ward Richardson's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, first supplement[26].
  • Benjamin Ward Richardson's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Somerby[2], Benjamin Ward Richardson… he was born on October 31, 1828[3].

Education

Benjamin Ward Richardson's education included a stint at University of St Andrews[10]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Sciences in Medicine[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician[6] and physiologist[7].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Benjamin Ward Richardson is The Physiological Position of Alcohol[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[12], a fellowship award[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Croonian Medal and Lecture[13], a lecture series[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1738[32]; Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of London[14], a fellowship award[33], in United Kingdom[34]; and Knight Bachelor[15], a title of honor[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1300[37].

Death and Burial

Benjamin Ward Richardson died on November 21, 1896[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

Benjamin Ward Richardson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Benjamin Ward Richardson born?

Born in Somerby[2], Benjamin Ward Richardson…

Where did Benjamin Ward Richardson die?

Benjamin Ward Richardson died in London[4].

What did Benjamin Ward Richardson do for work?

Benjamin Ward Richardson worked as physician[6] and physiologist[7].

Where did Benjamin Ward Richardson go to school?

Benjamin Ward Richardson was educated at University of St Andrews[10].

What awards did Benjamin Ward Richardson receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[12], Croonian Medal and Lecture[13], Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of London[14], and Knight Bachelor[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [11] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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