Edward Albert Sharpey-Schäfer

English physiologist (1850–1935)
Person human Q1117138
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Edward Albert Sharpey-Schäfer

Summary

Edward Albert Sharpey-Schäfer is a human[1]. Born in Hornsey[2], he… he was born on June 2, 1850[3]. He died in North Berwick[4]. He died on March 29, 1935[5]. He worked as a physician[6], physiologist[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (71 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Edward Albert Sharpey-Schäfer was born in Hornsey[2].
  • Edward Albert Sharpey-Schäfer passed away in North Berwick[4].
  • Edward Albert Sharpey-Schäfer was born on June 2, 1850[3].
  • Edward Albert Sharpey-Schäfer was born on 1850[10].
  • Edward Albert Sharpey-Schäfer died on March 29, 1935[5].
  • Edward Albert Sharpey-Schäfer died on 1935[11].
  • Edward Albert Sharpey-Schäfer held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Edward Albert Sharpey-Schäfer worked as a physician[6].
  • Edward Albert Sharpey-Schäfer's professions included physiologist[7].
  • Edward Albert Sharpey-Schäfer's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Edward Albert Sharpey-Schäfer was employed by University College London[13].
  • Edward Albert Sharpey-Schäfer was employed by University of Edinburgh[14].
  • Edward Albert Sharpey-Schäfer's education included a stint at University College London[15].
  • Edward Albert Sharpey-Schäfer's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[16].
  • Edward Albert Sharpey-Schäfer's doctoral advisor was William Sharpey[17].
  • Edward Albert Sharpey-Schäfer received the Fellow of the Royal Society[18].
  • Edward Albert Sharpey-Schäfer received the Copley Medal[19].
  • Edward Albert Sharpey-Schäfer received the Royal Medal[20].
  • Edward Albert Sharpey-Schäfer received the Croonian Medal and Lecture[21].
  • Edward Albert Sharpey-Schäfer received the Baly Medal[22].
  • Edward Albert Sharpey-Schäfer received the honorary doctorate from the McGill University[23].
  • Edward Albert Sharpey-Schäfer was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[24].
  • Edward Albert Sharpey-Schäfer was a member of Royal Society[25].
  • Edward Albert Sharpey-Schäfer was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[26].
  • Edward Albert Sharpey-Schäfer was a member of Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Hornsey[2], Edward Albert Sharpey-Schäfer… Recorded date of birth include June 2, 1850[3] and 1850[10].

Education

Educated at University College London[15], a university college[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1826[30], headquartered in UCL Main Building[31] and University of Edinburgh[16], a public university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1583[34], headquartered in Edinburgh[35]. Edward Albert Sharpey-Schäfer's doctoral advisor was William Sharpey[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician[6], physiologist[7], and university teacher[8]. Employers include University College London[13], a university college[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1826[38], headquartered in UCL Main Building[39] and University of Edinburgh[14], a public university[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1583[42], headquartered in Edinburgh[43].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[18], a fellowship award[44], in United Kingdom[45]; Copley Medal[19], a medallion[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1731[48]; Royal Medal[20], a science award[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1826[51]; Croonian Medal and Lecture[21], a lecture series[52], in United Kingdom[53], founded in 1738[54]; Baly Medal[22], a science award[55], in United Kingdom[56], founded in 1869[57]; and honorary doctorate from the McGill University[23], an award[58], in Canada[59].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 29, 1935[5] and 1935[11]. Edward Albert Sharpey-Schäfer died in North Berwick[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Edward Albert Sharpey-Schäfer include Sharpey-Schafer Lecture and Prize[60], an award[61], founded in 1983[62].

Why It Matters

Edward Albert Sharpey-Schäfer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (71 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]

Entities named for him include Sharpey-Schafer Lecture and Prize[60], an award[61], founded in 1983[62].

FAQs

Where was Edward Albert Sharpey-Schäfer born?

Edward Albert Sharpey-Schäfer was born in Hornsey[2].

Where did Edward Albert Sharpey-Schäfer die?

Edward Albert Sharpey-Schäfer passed away in North Berwick[4].

What did Edward Albert Sharpey-Schäfer do for work?

Edward Albert Sharpey-Schäfer worked as physician[6], physiologist[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Edward Albert Sharpey-Schäfer go to school?

Edward Albert Sharpey-Schäfer was educated at University College London[15] and University of Edinburgh[16].

What awards did Edward Albert Sharpey-Schäfer receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[18], Copley Medal[19], Royal Medal[20], and Croonian Medal and Lecture[21].

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  2. [63] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [64] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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