Fred Hollows
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Fred Hollows
Summary
Fred Hollows is a human[1]. His place of birth was Dunedin[2]. He was born on +1929-04-09T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Sydney[4]. He died on +1993-02-10T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an ophthalmologist[6] and surgeon[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (235 views/month, #7,066 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Fred Hollows's place of birth was Dunedin[2].
- Fred Hollows died in Sydney[4].
- Fred Hollows was born on +1929-04-09T00:00:00Z[3].
- Fred Hollows died on +1993-02-10T00:00:00Z[5].
- Fred Hollows is buried at Bourke[9].
- Among Fred Hollows's spouses was Gabi Hollows[10].
- Fred Hollows held citizenship in New Zealand[11].
- Fred Hollows held citizenship in Australia[12].
- English was Fred Hollows's native language[13].
- Fred Hollows worked as an ophthalmologist[6].
- Fred Hollows's professions included surgeon[7].
- Fred Hollows was employed by University of New South Wales[14].
- Fred Hollows's education included a stint at Victoria University of Wellington[15].
- Fred Hollows was educated at Dunedin School of Medicine[16].
- Fred Hollows received the Australian of the Year[17].
- Fred Hollows received the Advance Australia Foundation[18].
- Fred Hollows received the Human Rights Medal[19].
- Fred Hollows received the Companion of the Order of Australia[20].
- Fred Hollows received the Honorary Officer of the Order of Australia[21].
- Fred Hollows received the Doctor of Science[22].
- Fred Hollows was a member of New Zealand Alpine Club[23].
- Fred Hollows is recorded as male[24].
- Fred Hollows's instance of is recorded as human[25].
- Fred Hollows was affiliated with the Communist Party of New Zealand[26].
- Fred Hollows's ISNI is recorded as 0000000078609562[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Fred Hollows was born in Dunedin[2]. He was born on +1929-04-09T00:00:00Z[3]. English was his native language[13].
Education
Educated at Victoria University of Wellington[15], a public university[28], in New Zealand[29], founded in 1897[30], headquartered in Wellington[31] and Dunedin School of Medicine[16], a medical school[32], in New Zealand[33]. Fred Hollows earned the academic degree of Bachelor of Arts[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include ophthalmologist[6] and surgeon[7]. Fred Hollows was employed by University of New South Wales[14].
Recognition
Awards received include Australian of the Year[17], an award[35], in Australia[36], founded in 1960[37]; Advance Australia Foundation[18], an award[38], in Australia[39], founded in 1980[40]; Human Rights Medal[19], an award[41], in Australia[42], founded in 1987[43]; Companion of the Order of Australia[20], a grade of an order[44], in Australia[45]; Honorary Officer of the Order of Australia[21], a grade of an order[46], in Australia[47]; and Doctor of Science[22], a postgraduate degree[48].
Personal Life
Fred Hollows was married to Gabi Hollows[10]. He was affiliated with the Communist Party of New Zealand[26].
Death and Burial
Fred Hollows died on +1993-02-10T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Sydney[4]. The cause of death was kidney cancer[49]. He is buried at Bourke[9].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Fred Hollows include 12113 Hollows[50], an asteroid[51].
Why It Matters
Fred Hollows ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (235 views/month, #7,066 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
Entities named for him include 12113 Hollows[50], an asteroid[51].
FAQs
Where was Fred Hollows born?
Fred Hollows's place of birth was Dunedin[2].
Where did Fred Hollows die?
Fred Hollows passed away in Sydney[4].
Who was Fred Hollows married to?
Fred Hollows's spouses include Gabi Hollows[10].
What did Fred Hollows do for work?
Fred Hollows worked as ophthalmologist[6] and surgeon[7].
Where did Fred Hollows go to school?
Fred Hollows was educated at Victoria University of Wellington[15] and Dunedin School of Medicine[16].
What awards did Fred Hollows receive?
Honors received include Australian of the Year[17], Advance Australia Foundation[18], Human Rights Medal[19], and Companion of the Order of Australia[20].