Henry Head

British neurologist (1861–1940)
Person human Q716220
Henry Head
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Henry Head

Summary

Henry Head is a human[1]. He was born in Stoke Newington[2]. He was born on August 4, 1861[3]. He died in Reading[4]. He died on October 8, 1940[5]. He worked as a psychiatrist[6], neurologist[7], and physiologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (73 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Henry Head's place of birth was Stoke Newington[2].
  • Henry Head passed away in Reading[4].
  • Henry Head was born on August 4, 1861[3].
  • Henry Head died on October 8, 1940[5].
  • Henry Head's father was Henry Head[10].
  • Henry Head's mother was Hester Beck[11].
  • Henry Head was married to Mary Ruth Mayhew[12].
  • Henry Head held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Henry Head held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Henry Head's professions included psychiatrist[6].
  • Henry Head's professions included neurologist[7].
  • Henry Head's professions included physiologist[8].
  • Henry Head's field of work was neurology[15].
  • Henry Head's field of work was neuropsychology[16].
  • Henry Head was educated at Trinity College[17].
  • Henry Head was educated at Grove House School[18].
  • Henry Head received the Goulstonian Lectures[19].
  • Henry Head received the Royal Medal[20].
  • Henry Head received the Croonian Medal and Lecture[21].
  • Henry Head received the Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of London[22].
  • Henry Head received the Knight Bachelor[23].
  • Henry Head received the Moxon Medal[24].
  • Henry Head was a member of Royal Society[25].
  • Henry Head was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[26].
  • Henry Head was a member of Royal College of Physicians, London[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Henry Head's place of birth was Stoke Newington[2]. He was born on August 4, 1861[3]. His father was he[10]. His mother was Hester Beck[11].

Education

Educated at Trinity College[17], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1546[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31] and Grove House School[18], a school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1828[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include psychiatrist[6], neurologist[7], and physiologist[8]. Fields of work include neurology[15], a medical specialty[35] and neuropsychology[16], a branch of psychology[36].

Recognition

Awards received include Goulstonian Lectures[19], an award[37]; Royal Medal[20], a science award[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1826[40]; Croonian Medal and Lecture[21], a lecture series[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1738[43]; Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of London[22], a fellowship award[44], in United Kingdom[45]; Knight Bachelor[23], a title of honor[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1300[48]; and Moxon Medal[24], a science award[49].

Personal Life

Among Henry Head's spouses was Mary Ruth Mayhew[12].

Death and Burial

Henry Head died on October 8, 1940[5]. He passed away in Reading[4].

Why It Matters

Henry Head ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (73 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

He has been cited as an influence by Siegfried Sassoon[52], a reporter[53], 1886–1967[54], of United Kingdom[55], awarded the Military Cross[56].

FAQs

Where was Henry Head born?

Henry Head's place of birth was Stoke Newington[2].

Where did Henry Head die?

Henry Head died in Reading[4].

Who were Henry Head's parents?

Henry Head's father was Henry Head[10]. Henry Head's mother was Hester Beck[11].

Who was Henry Head married to?

Henry Head's spouses include Mary Ruth Mayhew[12].

What did Henry Head do for work?

Henry Head worked as psychiatrist[6], neurologist[7], and physiologist[8].

Where did Henry Head go to school?

Henry Head was educated at Trinity College[17] and Grove House School[18].

What awards did Henry Head receive?

Honors received include Goulstonian Lectures[19], Royal Medal[20], Croonian Medal and Lecture[21], and Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of London[22].

Who did Henry Head influence?

Henry Head has been cited as an influence by Siegfried Sassoon[52].

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