Douglas Argyll Robertson

Scottish ophthalmic surgeon (1837–1909)
Person human Q2778350
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Douglas Argyll Robertson

Summary

Douglas Argyll Robertson is a human[1]. Born in Edinburgh[2], he… he was born on +1837-01-01T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Gondal[4]. He died on +1909-01-03T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an ophthalmologist[6] and surgeon[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Douglas Argyll Robertson's place of birth was Edinburgh[2].
  • Douglas Argyll Robertson died in Gondal[4].
  • Douglas Argyll Robertson was born on +1837-01-01T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Douglas Argyll Robertson died on +1909-01-03T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Douglas Argyll Robertson's father was John Argyll Robertson[9].
  • Douglas Argyll Robertson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • Douglas Argyll Robertson worked as an ophthalmologist[6].
  • Douglas Argyll Robertson's professions included surgeon[7].
  • Douglas Argyll Robertson was employed by University of Edinburgh[11].
  • Douglas Argyll Robertson's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[12].
  • Douglas Argyll Robertson was educated at University of St Andrews[13].
  • Douglas Argyll Robertson received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[14].
  • Douglas Argyll Robertson received the Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh[15].
  • Douglas Argyll Robertson was a member of Medico-Chirurgical Society of Edinburgh[16].
  • Douglas Argyll Robertson's image is recorded as Douglas Argyll Robertson by George Reid.jpg[17].
  • Douglas Argyll Robertson is recorded as male[18].
  • Douglas Argyll Robertson's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Douglas Argyll Robertson's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 3862660[20].
  • Douglas Argyll Robertson's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as n83828854[21].
  • Douglas Argyll Robertson's Commons category is recorded as Douglas Argyll Robertson[22].
  • Douglas Argyll Robertson's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/0278h74[23].
  • Douglas Argyll Robertson's family name is recorded as Argyll Robertson[24].
  • Douglas Argyll Robertson's given name is recorded as Douglas[25].
  • Douglas Argyll Robertson's Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana ID is recorded as 0005104[26].
  • Douglas Argyll Robertson's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, second supplement[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Edinburgh[2], Douglas Argyll Robertson… he was born on +1837-01-01T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was John Argyll Robertson[9].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh[12], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1583[30], headquartered in Edinburgh[31] and University of St Andrews[13], a public university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1413[34], headquartered in Fife[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include ophthalmologist[6] and surgeon[7]. Douglas Argyll Robertson was employed by University of Edinburgh[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[14], a fellowship award[36], in United Kingdom[37] and Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh[15].

Death and Burial

Douglas Argyll Robertson died on +1909-01-03T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Gondal[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Douglas Argyll Robertson include Argyll Robertson pupil[38], a class of disease[39].

Why It Matters

Douglas Argyll Robertson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

He is credited with the discovery of Argyll Robertson pupil[42], a class of disease[43]. Entities named for him include Argyll Robertson pupil[38], a class of disease[39].

FAQs

Where was Douglas Argyll Robertson born?

Douglas Argyll Robertson was born in Edinburgh[2].

Where did Douglas Argyll Robertson die?

Douglas Argyll Robertson died in Gondal[4].

Who were Douglas Argyll Robertson's parents?

Douglas Argyll Robertson's father was John Argyll Robertson[9].

What did Douglas Argyll Robertson do for work?

Douglas Argyll Robertson worked as ophthalmologist[6] and surgeon[7].

Where did Douglas Argyll Robertson go to school?

Douglas Argyll Robertson was educated at University of Edinburgh[12] and University of St Andrews[13].

What awards did Douglas Argyll Robertson receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[14] and Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh[15].

What did Douglas Argyll Robertson discover?

Douglas Argyll Robertson is credited as discoverer of Argyll Robertson pupil[42].

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  15. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . Faceted Application of Subject Terminology. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [16] . edmedchi.co.uk. Retrieved . edmedchi.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Biodiversity Heritage Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Who Named It?. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Freebase Data Dumps. wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [42] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [38] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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
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  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . 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. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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