Henry Gray

British anatomist (1827–1861)
Person human Q40319
Henry Gray
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Henry Gray

Summary

Henry Gray is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on January 1, 1827[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on June 13, 1861[5]. He worked as a physician[6], writer[7], surgeon[8], anatomist[9], and biologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (516 views/month, #7,173 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Henry Gray was born in London[2].
  • Henry Gray passed away in London[4].
  • Henry Gray was born on January 1, 1827[3].
  • Henry Gray was born on January 1, 1825[12].
  • Henry Gray died on June 13, 1861[5].
  • Henry Gray is buried at Highgate Cemetery[13].
  • Henry Gray held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Henry Gray held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • Henry Gray worked as a physician[6].
  • Henry Gray worked as a writer[7].
  • Henry Gray's professions included surgeon[8].
  • Henry Gray's professions included anatomist[9].
  • Henry Gray's professions included biologist[10].
  • Henry Gray's field of work was anatomy[16].
  • Among Henry Gray's employers was University of London[17].
  • Henry Gray was educated at St George's Hospital[18].
  • Henry Gray's education included a stint at St George's, University of London[19].
  • Henry Gray received the Fellow of the Royal Society[20].
  • Henry Gray was a member of Royal Society[21].
  • Henry Gray is recorded as male[22].
  • Henry Gray's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Henry Gray's Commons category is recorded as Henry Gray[24].
  • The cause of death was smallpox[25].
  • Henry Gray's family name is recorded as Gray[26].
  • Henry Gray's given name is recorded as Henry[27].

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Origins and Family

Henry Gray was born in London[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1827[3] and January 1, 1825[12].

Education

Educated at St George's Hospital[18], a hospital[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1733[30] and St George's, University of London[19], a medical school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1733[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician[6], writer[7], surgeon[8], anatomist[9], and biologist[10]. Henry Gray's field of work was anatomy[16]. Among his employers was University of London[17].

Recognition

Henry Gray received the Fellow of the Royal Society[20].

Death and Burial

Henry Gray died on June 13, 1861[5]. He died in London[4]. The cause of death was smallpox[25]. Burial took place at Highgate Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Henry Gray ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (516 views/month, #7,173 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34]

Works attributed to him include Gray's Anatomy[35], a written work[36].

FAQs

Where was Henry Gray born?

Born in London[2], Henry Gray…

Where did Henry Gray die?

Henry Gray died in London[4].

What did Henry Gray do for work?

Henry Gray worked as physician[6], writer[7], surgeon[8], anatomist[9], and biologist[10].

Where did Henry Gray go to school?

Henry Gray was educated at St George's Hospital[18] and St George's, University of London[19].

What awards did Henry Gray receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [13] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Open Plaques. wikidata.org.
  22. [12] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [35] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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