David Ferrier

British neurologist and psychologist (1843–1928)
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David Ferrier

Summary

David Ferrier is a human[1]. Born in Aberdeen[2], he… he was born on January 13, 1843[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on March 19, 1928[5]. He worked as a psychologist[6], neurologist[7], neuroscientist[8], and physiologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (61 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • David Ferrier was born in Aberdeen[2].
  • David Ferrier passed away in London[4].
  • David Ferrier was born on January 13, 1843[3].
  • David Ferrier was born on January 1, 1843[11].
  • David Ferrier died on March 19, 1928[5].
  • David Ferrier died on January 1, 1928[12].
  • David Ferrier held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • David Ferrier's professions included psychologist[6].
  • David Ferrier's professions included neurologist[7].
  • David Ferrier's professions included neuroscientist[8].
  • David Ferrier's professions included physiologist[9].
  • David Ferrier's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[14].
  • David Ferrier was educated at Aberdeen Grammar School[15].
  • David Ferrier received the Fellow of the Royal Society[16].
  • David Ferrier received the Royal Medal[17].
  • David Ferrier received the Croonian Medal and Lecture[18].
  • David Ferrier received the Baly Medal[19].
  • David Ferrier received the Goulstonian Lectures[20].
  • David Ferrier received the Harveian Oration[21].
  • David Ferrier was a member of Royal Society[22].
  • David Ferrier was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[23].
  • David Ferrier is recorded as male[24].
  • David Ferrier's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • David Ferrier's Commons category is recorded as David Ferrier[26].
  • The cause of death was pneumonia[27].

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Origins and Family

David Ferrier was born in Aberdeen[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 13, 1843[3] and January 1, 1843[11].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh[14], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1583[30], headquartered in Edinburgh[31] and Aberdeen Grammar School[15], a secondary school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1257[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include psychologist[6], neurologist[7], neuroscientist[8], and physiologist[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[16], a fellowship award[35], in United Kingdom[36]; Royal Medal[17], a science award[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1826[39]; Croonian Medal and Lecture[18], a lecture series[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1738[42]; Baly Medal[19], a science award[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1869[45]; Goulstonian Lectures[20], an award[46]; and Harveian Oration[21], an award[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 1656[49].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 19, 1928[5] and January 1, 1928[12]. David Ferrier passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[27].

Why It Matters

David Ferrier ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (61 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was David Ferrier born?

David Ferrier was born in Aberdeen[2].

Where did David Ferrier die?

David Ferrier passed away in London[4].

What did David Ferrier do for work?

David Ferrier worked as psychologist[6], neurologist[7], neuroscientist[8], and physiologist[9].

Where did David Ferrier go to school?

David Ferrier was educated at University of Edinburgh[14] and Aberdeen Grammar School[15].

What awards did David Ferrier receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[16], Royal Medal[17], Croonian Medal and Lecture[18], and Baly Medal[19].

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  5. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [11] . biografiasyvidas.com. biografiasyvidas.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [12] . biografiasyvidas.com. biografiasyvidas.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  22. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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