Eugène Devic

French neurologist (1858–1930)
Person human Q2703365
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Eugène Devic

Summary

Eugène Devic is a human[1]. Born in 4th arrondissement of Lyon[2], he… he was born on +1858-10-24T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in 1st arrondissement of Lyon[4]. He died on +1930-01-01T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a neurologist[6] and physician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Eugène Devic was born in 4th arrondissement of Lyon[2].
  • Eugène Devic died in 1st arrondissement of Lyon[4].
  • Eugène Devic was born on +1858-10-24T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Eugène Devic died on +1930-01-01T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Eugène Devic died on +1930-01-26T00:00:00Z[9].
  • Eugène Devic held citizenship in France[10].
  • Eugène Devic worked as a neurologist[6].
  • Eugène Devic worked as a physician[7].
  • Eugène Devic was educated at University of Lyon[11].
  • Eugène Devic received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[12].
  • Eugène Devic is recorded as male[13].
  • Eugène Devic's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Eugène Devic's ISNI is recorded as 0000000121184222[15].
  • Eugène Devic's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 4919817[16].
  • Eugène Devic's Bibliothèque nationale de France ID is recorded as 104321874[17].
  • Eugène Devic's IdRef ID is recorded as 149881304[18].
  • Eugène Devic's Léonore ID is recorded as LH//766/12[19].
  • Eugène Devic's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/02r530y[20].
  • Eugène Devic's given name is recorded as Eugène[21].
  • Eugène Devic's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[22].
  • Eugène Devic's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'François Eugène Marius Devic'}[23].
  • Eugène Devic's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Eugène Devic'}[24].
  • Eugène Devic's BIU Santé person ID is recorded as 5472[25].
  • Eugène Devic's Léonore Web ID is recorded as 116113[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in 4th arrondissement of Lyon[2], Eugène Devic… he was born on +1858-10-24T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Eugène Devic's education included a stint at University of Lyon[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include neurologist[6] and physician[7].

Recognition

Eugène Devic received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[12].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1930-01-01T00:00:00Z[5] and +1930-01-26T00:00:00Z[9]. Eugène Devic died in 1st arrondissement of Lyon[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Eugène Devic include neuromyelitis optica[27], a designated intractable/rare disease[28].

Why It Matters

Eugène Devic ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

Entities named for him include neuromyelitis optica[27], a designated intractable/rare disease[28].

FAQs

Where was Eugène Devic born?

Eugène Devic's place of birth was 4th arrondissement of Lyon[2].

Where did Eugène Devic die?

Eugène Devic died in 1st arrondissement of Lyon[4].

What did Eugène Devic do for work?

Eugène Devic worked as neurologist[6] and physician[7].

Where did Eugène Devic go to school?

Eugène Devic was educated at University of Lyon[11].

What awards did Eugène Devic receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . birth certificate. Retrieved . fondsenligne.archives-lyon.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . death certificate. Retrieved . fondsenligne.archives-lyon.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . fondsenligne.archives-lyon.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . death certificate. Retrieved . fondsenligne.archives-lyon.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Freebase Data Dumps. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . birth certificate. Retrieved . fondsenligne.archives-lyon.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [27] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . 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. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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