Geoffrey Jefferson

British neurologist (1886-1961)
Person human Q574883
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Geoffrey Jefferson

Summary

Geoffrey Jefferson is a human[1]. Born in Stockton-on-Tees[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1886[3]. He died in Manchester[4]. He died on January 1, 1961[5]. He worked as a neurologist[6] and surgeon[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Geoffrey Jefferson's place of birth was Stockton-on-Tees[2].
  • Geoffrey Jefferson passed away in Manchester[4].
  • Geoffrey Jefferson was born on January 1, 1886[3].
  • Geoffrey Jefferson was born on April 10, 1886[9].
  • Geoffrey Jefferson died on January 1, 1961[5].
  • Geoffrey Jefferson died on January 29, 1961[10].
  • A child of Geoffrey Jefferson was Monica Flummerfelt Jefferson[11].
  • Geoffrey Jefferson held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Geoffrey Jefferson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Geoffrey Jefferson worked as a neurologist[6].
  • Geoffrey Jefferson's professions included surgeon[7].
  • Geoffrey Jefferson held the position of president[14].
  • Among Geoffrey Jefferson's employers was University of Manchester[15].
  • Among Geoffrey Jefferson's employers was Victoria University of Manchester[16].
  • Geoffrey Jefferson received the Fellow of the Royal Society[17].
  • Geoffrey Jefferson received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18].
  • Geoffrey Jefferson received the Lister Medal[19].
  • Geoffrey Jefferson received the Fedor-Krause Medal[20].
  • Geoffrey Jefferson received the Knight Bachelor[21].
  • Geoffrey Jefferson was a member of Royal Society[22].
  • Geoffrey Jefferson was a member of Manchester Literary and Philosophical Society[23].
  • Geoffrey Jefferson is recorded as male[24].
  • Geoffrey Jefferson's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Geoffrey Jefferson's family name is recorded as Jefferson[26].
  • Geoffrey Jefferson's given name is recorded as Geoffrey[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Geoffrey Jefferson was born in Stockton-on-Tees[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1886[3] and April 10, 1886[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include neurologist[6] and surgeon[7]. Employers include University of Manchester[15], a university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1824[30], headquartered in Manchester[31] and Victoria University of Manchester[16], a university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1851[34], headquartered in Manchester[35]. Geoffrey Jefferson held the position of president[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[17], a fellowship award[36], in United Kingdom[37]; Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18], a grade of an order[38], in United Kingdom[39]; Lister Medal[19], a medallion[40], in United Kingdom[41]; Fedor-Krause Medal[20], a science award[42], in Germany[43]; and Knight Bachelor[21], a title of honor[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1300[46].

Personal Life

A child of Geoffrey Jefferson was Monica Flummerfelt Jefferson[11].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1961[5] and January 29, 1961[10]. Geoffrey Jefferson died in Manchester[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Geoffrey Jefferson include Jefferson fracture[47].

Why It Matters

Geoffrey Jefferson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[8]

Entities named for him include Jefferson fracture[47].

FAQs

Where was Geoffrey Jefferson born?

Geoffrey Jefferson was born in Stockton-on-Tees[2].

Where did Geoffrey Jefferson die?

Geoffrey Jefferson passed away in Manchester[4].

What did Geoffrey Jefferson do for work?

Geoffrey Jefferson worked as neurologist[6] and surgeon[7].

What awards did Geoffrey Jefferson receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[17], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18], Lister Medal[19], and Fedor-Krause Medal[20].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [24] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [3] . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [9] . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [10] . www.academie-medecine.fr. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [47] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Family name Jefferson
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