Elizabeth Hughes Gossett

first American treated with insulin for diabetes (1907–1981)
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Elizabeth Hughes Gossett

Summary

Elizabeth Hughes Gossett is a human[1]. Born in Albany[2], she… she was born on August 19, 1907[3]. She died in Detroit[4]. She died on April 21, 1981[5]. She worked as a philanthropist[6]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (217 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Albany[2], Elizabeth Hughes Gossett…
  • Elizabeth Hughes Gossett died in Detroit[4].
  • Elizabeth Hughes Gossett was born on August 19, 1907[3].
  • Elizabeth Hughes Gossett died on April 21, 1981[5].
  • Elizabeth Hughes Gossett died on April 28, 1981[8].
  • Elizabeth Hughes Gossett's father was Charles Evans Hughes[9].
  • Elizabeth Hughes Gossett's mother was Antoinette Carter Hughes[10].
  • Among Elizabeth Hughes Gossett's spouses was William T. Gossett[11].
  • Elizabeth Hughes Gossett held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Elizabeth Hughes Gossett's professions included philanthropist[6].
  • Elizabeth Hughes Gossett's education included a stint at Barnard College[13].
  • Elizabeth Hughes Gossett is recorded as female[14].
  • Elizabeth Hughes Gossett's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Elizabeth Hughes Gossett's Commons category is recorded as Elizabeth Hughes Gossett[16].
  • Elizabeth Hughes Gossett's archives at is recorded as University of Toronto Archives & Records Management Services[17].
  • Elizabeth Hughes Gossett's family name is recorded as Hughes[18].
  • Elizabeth Hughes Gossett's family name is recorded as Gossett[19].
  • Elizabeth Hughes Gossett's given name is recorded as Elizabeth[20].
  • Elizabeth Hughes Gossett's medical condition is recorded as type-1 diabetes[21].
  • Elizabeth Hughes Gossett's birth name is recorded as Elizabeth Evans Hughes[22].
  • Elizabeth Hughes Gossett's sibling is recorded as Charles Evans Hughes Jr.[23].
  • Elizabeth Hughes Gossett's sibling is recorded as Helen Hughes[24].
  • Elizabeth Hughes Gossett's sibling is recorded as Catherine Hughes Waddell[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Albany[2], Elizabeth Hughes Gossett… she was born on August 19, 1907[3]. Her father was Charles Evans Hughes[9]. Her mother was Antoinette Carter Hughes[10].

Education

Elizabeth Hughes Gossett was educated at Barnard College[13].

Career and Affiliations

Elizabeth Hughes Gossett's professions included philanthropist[6].

Personal Life

Elizabeth Hughes Gossett was married to William T. Gossett[11].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 21, 1981[5] and April 28, 1981[8]. Elizabeth Hughes Gossett died in Detroit[4].

Why It Matters

Elizabeth Hughes Gossett ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (217 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Elizabeth Hughes Gossett born?

Elizabeth Hughes Gossett's place of birth was Albany[2].

Where did Elizabeth Hughes Gossett die?

Elizabeth Hughes Gossett passed away in Detroit[4].

Who were Elizabeth Hughes Gossett's parents?

Elizabeth Hughes Gossett's father was Charles Evans Hughes[9]. Elizabeth Hughes Gossett's mother was Antoinette Carter Hughes[10].

Who was Elizabeth Hughes Gossett married to?

Elizabeth Hughes Gossett's spouses include William T. Gossett[11].

What did Elizabeth Hughes Gossett do for work?

Elizabeth Hughes Gossett worked as philanthropist[6].

Where did Elizabeth Hughes Gossett go to school?

Elizabeth Hughes Gossett was educated at Barnard College[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . discoverarchives.library.utoronto.ca. discoverarchives.library.utoronto.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . discoverarchives.library.utoronto.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Geni.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Elizabeth Evans Hughes—surviving starvation therapy for diabetes. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation philanthropist
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  2. 5w ago · Trade · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Our campaigns candidate id 194841
    Archives at University of Toronto Archives & Records Management Services
    Geni.com profile id 3655316
    Familysearch person id L8Y3-HK3
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