Elizabeth C. Crosby

scientist, teacher, author (1888–1983)
Person human Q5362507
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Summary

Elizabeth C. Crosby was born on October 25, 1888[1], in Petersburg[2]. She died on July 28, 1983[3], in Birmingham[4]. She worked as a physician[5], neuroscientist[6], and anatomist[7]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United States[9]
  • Field of work: neuroanatomy[10]
  • Employer: University of Michigan[11]
  • Educated at: University of Chicago[12]
  • Award received: National Medal of Science[13], Michigan Women's Hall of Fame[14], Alabama Women's Hall of Fame[15], Karl Spencer Lashley Award[16]
  • Sex or gender: female[17]
  • Commons category: Elizabeth C. Crosby[18]
  • Archives at: Bentley Historical Library[19]
  • Family name: Crosby[20]
  • Given name: Elizabeth[21], Caroline[22]

Why It Matters

Elizabeth C. Crosby has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] She is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was Elizabeth C. Crosby born?

Elizabeth C. Crosby was born in Petersburg[2].

Where did Elizabeth C. Crosby die?

Elizabeth C. Crosby passed away in Birmingham[4].

What did Elizabeth C. Crosby do for work?

Elizabeth C. Crosby worked as a physician[5], neuroscientist[6], and anatomist[7].

Where did Elizabeth C. Crosby go to school?

Elizabeth C. Crosby was educated at University of Chicago[12].

What awards did Elizabeth C. Crosby receive?

Honors received include National Medal of Science[13], Michigan Women's Hall of Fame[14], Alabama Women's Hall of Fame[15], and Karl Spencer Lashley Award[16].

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  12. [14] ↑ . michiganwomen.org. michiganwomen.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . awhf.org. awhf.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . amphilsoc.org. amphilsoc.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . quod.lib.umich.edu. Retrieved . quod.lib.umich.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · AwkwardChester · 2026-10-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → National Medal of Science, Michigan Women's Hall of Fame, Alabama Women's Hall of Fame +1
    Family name → Crosby
    Field of work → —
    Occupation → physician, neuroscientist, anatomist
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