Edgar Douglas Adrian
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Summary
Edgar Douglas Adrian was born on November 30, 1889[1], in Hampstead[2]. He died on August 4, 1977[3], in Cambridge[4]. He worked as a physician[5], politician[6], neuroscientist[7], university teacher[8], and physiologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (362 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Alfred Douglas Adrian[11]
- Mother: Flora Lavinia Barton[12]
- Spouse: Hester Adrian, Baroness Adrian[13]
- Child: Richard Adrian, 2nd Baron Adrian[14], Anne Adrian[15], Jennet Adrian[16]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[17]
- Field of work: electrophysiology[18]
- Position held: member of the House of Lords[19], President of the Royal Society[20], chancellor[21]
- Employer: University of Cambridge[22]
- Educated at: Trinity College[23], Westminster School[24]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[25], Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[26], Copley Medal[27], Royal Medal[28], Karl Spencer Lashley Award[29], Albert Medal[30], Croonian Medal and Lecture[31], Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[32], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[33], Baly Medal[34], Order of Merit[35], doctor honoris causa from the University of Lyon[36], doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[37], Honorary Fellow of the British Psychological Society[38]
- Member of: Royal Society[39], German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[40], Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[41], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[42], Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[43], Académie Nationale de Médecine[44], National Academy of Sciences[45], Royal Academy of Science, Letters and Fine Arts of Belgium[46], American Philosophical Society[47], Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[48]
- Sex or gender: male[49]
- Noble title: Baron Adrian[50]
- Commons category: Edgar Adrian, 1st Baron Adrian[51]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[52]
- Family name: Adrian[53]
- Given name: Edgar[54], Douglas[55]
- Work location: London[56]
Why It Matters
Edgar Douglas Adrian has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 47 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
FAQs
Where was Edgar Douglas Adrian born?
Edgar Douglas Adrian's place of birth was Hampstead[2].
Where did Edgar Douglas Adrian die?
Edgar Douglas Adrian passed away in Cambridge[4].
Who were Edgar Douglas Adrian's parents?
Edgar Douglas Adrian's father was Alfred Douglas Adrian[11]. Edgar Douglas Adrian's mother was Flora Lavinia Barton[12].
Who was Edgar Douglas Adrian married to?
Edgar Douglas Adrian's spouses include Hester Adrian, Baroness Adrian[13].
What did Edgar Douglas Adrian do for work?
Edgar Douglas Adrian worked as a physician[5], politician[6], neuroscientist[7], university teacher[8], and physiologist[9].
Where did Edgar Douglas Adrian go to school?
Edgar Douglas Adrian was educated at Trinity College[23] and Westminster School[24].
What awards did Edgar Douglas Adrian receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[25], Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[26], Copley Medal[27], and Royal Medal[28].