George Birkbeck

British doctor, academic, philanthropist, and pioneer in adult education (1776-1841)
Person human Q5536992
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George Birkbeck

Summary

George Birkbeck is a human[1]. He was born in Settle[2]. He was born on January 10, 1776[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on December 1, 1841[5]. He worked as a physician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • George Birkbeck's place of birth was Settle[2].
  • George Birkbeck died in London[4].
  • George Birkbeck was born on January 10, 1776[3].
  • George Birkbeck died on December 1, 1841[5].
  • Burial took place at Kensal Green Cemetery[8].
  • George Birkbeck's father was William Birkbeck[9].
  • A child of George Birkbeck was George Henry Birkbeck[10].
  • George Birkbeck worked as a physician[6].
  • George Birkbeck's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh Medical School[11].
  • George Birkbeck is recorded as male[12].
  • George Birkbeck's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • George Birkbeck's Commons category is recorded as George Birkbeck[14].
  • George Birkbeck's family name is recorded as Q20995843[15].
  • George Birkbeck's given name is recorded as George[16].
  • George Birkbeck's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[17].
  • George Birkbeck's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[18].
  • George Birkbeck's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[19].
  • George Birkbeck's described by source is recorded as New International Encyclopedia[20].

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Origins and Family

Born in Settle[2], George Birkbeck… he was born on January 10, 1776[3]. His father was William Birkbeck[9].

Education

George Birkbeck's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh Medical School[11].

Career and Affiliations

George Birkbeck's professions included physician[6].

Personal Life

A child of George Birkbeck was George Henry Birkbeck[10].

Death and Burial

George Birkbeck died on December 1, 1841[5]. He died in London[4]. Burial took place at Kensal Green Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

George Birkbeck ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]

FAQs

Where was George Birkbeck born?

George Birkbeck was born in Settle[2].

Where did George Birkbeck die?

George Birkbeck died in London[4].

Who were George Birkbeck's parents?

George Birkbeck's father was William Birkbeck[9].

What did George Birkbeck do for work?

George Birkbeck worked as physician[6].

Where did George Birkbeck go to school?

George Birkbeck was educated at University of Edinburgh Medical School[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [21] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name George
    Educated at University of Edinburgh Medical School
    Place of birth Settle
    Father William Birkbeck
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