Gilbert Blane

Scottish physician
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Gilbert Blane

Summary

Gilbert Blane is a human[1]. Born in South Ayrshire[2], he… he was born on August 29, 1748[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on June 26, 1834[5]. He worked as a physician[6] and surgeon[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (48 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Gilbert Blane's place of birth was South Ayrshire[2].
  • Gilbert Blane died in London[4].
  • Gilbert Blane was born on August 29, 1748[3].
  • Gilbert Blane was born on August 29, 1749[9].
  • Gilbert Blane died on June 26, 1834[5].
  • Gilbert Blane's father was Gilbert Blane[10].
  • Gilbert Blane's mother was Agnes McFadzen[11].
  • Among Gilbert Blane's spouses was Elizabeth Gardiner[12].
  • A child of Gilbert Blane was Gilbert Gardner Blane[13].
  • A child of Gilbert Blane was George Rodney Blane[14].
  • A child of Gilbert Blane was Sir Hugh Seymour Blane, 2nd Bt.[15].
  • Gilbert Blane held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • Gilbert Blane held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[17].
  • Gilbert Blane worked as a physician[6].
  • Gilbert Blane's professions included surgeon[7].
  • Gilbert Blane's field of work was medicine[18].
  • Gilbert Blane was educated at University of Edinburgh[19].
  • Gilbert Blane's education included a stint at University of Glasgow[20].
  • Gilbert Blane received the Fellow of the Royal Society[21].
  • Gilbert Blane received the Croonian Medal and Lecture[22].
  • Gilbert Blane received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[23].
  • Gilbert Blane received the baronet[24].
  • Gilbert Blane was a member of Royal Society[25].
  • Gilbert Blane was a member of Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[26].
  • Gilbert Blane was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[27].

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Origins and Family

Gilbert Blane's place of birth was South Ayrshire[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 29, 1748[3] and August 29, 1749[9]. His father was he[10]. His mother was Agnes McFadzen[11].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh[19], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1583[30], headquartered in Edinburgh[31] and University of Glasgow[20], a public research university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1451[34], headquartered in Glasgow[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician[6] and surgeon[7]. Gilbert Blane's field of work was medicine[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[21], a fellowship award[36], in United Kingdom[37]; Croonian Medal and Lecture[22], a lecture series[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1738[40]; Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[23], a fellowship award[41], in United Kingdom[42]; and baronet[24], an order of chivalry[43], in United Kingdom[44].

Personal Life

Gilbert Blane was married to Elizabeth Gardiner[12]. Children include Gilbert Gardner Blane[13]; George Rodney Blane[14], 1791–1821[45]; and Sir Hugh Seymour Blane, 2nd Bt.[15], 1795–1869[46].

Death and Burial

Gilbert Blane died on June 26, 1834[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

Gilbert Blane ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (48 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Gilbert Blane born?

Gilbert Blane's place of birth was South Ayrshire[2].

Where did Gilbert Blane die?

Gilbert Blane passed away in London[4].

Who were Gilbert Blane's parents?

Gilbert Blane's father was Gilbert Blane[10]. Gilbert Blane's mother was Agnes McFadzen[11].

Who was Gilbert Blane married to?

Gilbert Blane's spouses include Elizabeth Gardiner[12].

What did Gilbert Blane do for work?

Gilbert Blane worked as physician[6] and surgeon[7].

Where did Gilbert Blane go to school?

Gilbert Blane was educated at University of Edinburgh[19] and University of Glasgow[20].

What awards did Gilbert Blane receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[21], Croonian Medal and Lecture[22], Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[23], and baronet[24].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  5. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  1. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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