Georgios Papanikolaou

Greek pathologist (1883-1962)
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Georgios Papanikolaou
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Georgios Papanikolaou

Summary

Georgios Papanikolaou is a human[1]. He was born in Q1235455[2]. He was born on May 13, 1883[3]. He passed away in Miami[4]. He died on February 19, 1962[5]. He worked as a physician[6], oncologist[7], and gynecologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (755 views/month, #7,117 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Georgios Papanikolaou's place of birth was Q1235455[2].
  • Georgios Papanikolaou died in Miami[4].
  • Georgios Papanikolaou was born on May 13, 1883[3].
  • Georgios Papanikolaou died on February 19, 1962[5].
  • Georgios Papanikolaou is buried at Riverside Cemetery[10].
  • Georgios Papanikolaou's father was Nikolaos Papanikolaou[11].
  • Among Georgios Papanikolaou's spouses was Andromachi Papanikolaou[12].
  • Georgios Papanikolaou held citizenship in Greece[13].
  • Greek was Georgios Papanikolaou's native language[14].
  • Georgios Papanikolaou worked as a physician[6].
  • Georgios Papanikolaou's professions included oncologist[7].
  • Georgios Papanikolaou's professions included gynecologist[8].
  • Georgios Papanikolaou was employed by Cornell University[15].
  • Georgios Papanikolaou was employed by University of Miami[16].
  • Georgios Papanikolaou was employed by Weill Cornell Medical Center[17].
  • Georgios Papanikolaou's education included a stint at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens[18].
  • Georgios Papanikolaou's education included a stint at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Georgios Papanikolaou is Pap test[20].
  • Georgios Papanikolaou received the Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award[21].
  • Georgios Papanikolaou received the Amory Prize[22].
  • Georgios Papanikolaou was a member of Panhellenic Musician Union[23].
  • Georgios Papanikolaou was a member of Academy of Athens[24].
  • Georgios Papanikolaou is recorded as male[25].
  • Georgios Papanikolaou's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Georgios Papanikolaou's Commons category is recorded as Georgios Papanikolaou[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Georgios Papanikolaou's place of birth was Q1235455[2]. He was born on May 13, 1883[3]. His father was Nikolaos Papanikolaou[11]. Greek was his native language[14].

Education

Educated at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens[18], a university[28], in Greece[29], founded in 1837[30], headquartered in University of Athens[31] and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[19], a public research university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1472[34], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician[6], oncologist[7], and gynecologist[8]. Employers include Cornell University[15], a private university[36], in United States[37], founded in 1865[38], headquartered in Ithaca[39]; University of Miami[16], a university[40], in United States[41], founded in 1925[42], headquartered in Coral Gables[43]; and Weill Cornell Medical Center[17], a hospital[44], in United States[45], founded in 1771[46].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Georgios Papanikolaou is Pap test[20]. Things named for him include Pap test[47], a periodic health examination[48]; Papanicolaou stain[49], a medical test type[50]; and Papanicolaou Award[51], an award[52].

Recognition

Awards received include Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award[21], a biomedical award[53], in United States[54] and Amory Prize[22], an award[55].

Personal Life

Among Georgios Papanikolaou's spouses was Andromachi Papanikolaou[12].

Death and Burial

Georgios Papanikolaou died on February 19, 1962[5]. He passed away in Miami[4]. He is buried at Riverside Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Georgios Papanikolaou ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (755 views/month, #7,117 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

Entities named for him include Pap test[47], a periodic health examination[48]; Papanicolaou stain[49], a medical test type[50]; and Papanicolaou Award[51], an award[52].

FAQs

Where was Georgios Papanikolaou born?

Georgios Papanikolaou's place of birth was Q1235455[2].

Where did Georgios Papanikolaou die?

Georgios Papanikolaou died in Miami[4].

Who were Georgios Papanikolaou's parents?

Georgios Papanikolaou's father was Nikolaos Papanikolaou[11].

Who was Georgios Papanikolaou married to?

Georgios Papanikolaou's spouses include Andromachi Papanikolaou[12].

What did Georgios Papanikolaou do for work?

Georgios Papanikolaou worked as physician[6], oncologist[7], and gynecologist[8].

Where did Georgios Papanikolaou go to school?

Georgios Papanikolaou was educated at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens[18] and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[19].

What awards did Georgios Papanikolaou receive?

Honors received include Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award[21] and Amory Prize[22].

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  18. [21] . laskerfoundation.org. laskerfoundation.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . amacad.org. amacad.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [56] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [57] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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