Henry Pickering Bowditch

American physiologist, educator (1840–1911)
Person human Q1607155
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Henry Pickering Bowditch

Summary

Henry Pickering Bowditch is a human[1]. Born in Boston[2], he… he was born on +1840-04-04T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Boston[4]. He died on +1911-03-13T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a physiologist[6], university teacher[7], and physician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Henry Pickering Bowditch was born in Boston[2].
  • Henry Pickering Bowditch died in Boston[4].
  • Henry Pickering Bowditch was born on +1840-04-04T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Henry Pickering Bowditch died on +1911-03-13T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Henry Pickering Bowditch is buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery[10].
  • Henry Pickering Bowditch's father was Jonathan Ingersoll Bowditch[11].
  • Henry Pickering Bowditch's mother was Lucy Orne Bowditch[12].
  • Henry Pickering Bowditch held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Henry Pickering Bowditch worked as a physiologist[6].
  • Henry Pickering Bowditch worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Henry Pickering Bowditch worked as a physician[8].
  • Henry Pickering Bowditch's field of work was physiology[14].
  • Henry Pickering Bowditch was employed by Harvard University[15].
  • Henry Pickering Bowditch's education included a stint at Harvard College[16].
  • Henry Pickering Bowditch was educated at Harvard University[17].
  • Henry Pickering Bowditch was educated at Harvard Medical School[18].
  • Henry Pickering Bowditch received the honorary degree[19].
  • Henry Pickering Bowditch received the honorary degree[20].
  • Henry Pickering Bowditch received the honorary degree[21].
  • Henry Pickering Bowditch received the honorary degree[22].
  • Henry Pickering Bowditch received the honorary degree[23].
  • Henry Pickering Bowditch was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[24].
  • Henry Pickering Bowditch was a member of National Academy of Sciences[25].
  • Henry Pickering Bowditch was a member of American Philosophical Society[26].
  • Henry Pickering Bowditch was influenced by Claude Bernard[27].

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Origins and Family

Henry Pickering Bowditch was born in Boston[2]. He was born on +1840-04-04T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Jonathan Ingersoll Bowditch[11]. His mother was Lucy Orne Bowditch[12].

Education

Educated at Harvard College[16], a college[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30]; Harvard University[17], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1636[33], headquartered in Cambridge[34]; and Harvard Medical School[18], a medical school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1782[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physiologist[6], university teacher[7], and physician[8]. Henry Pickering Bowditch's field of work was physiology[14]. Among his employers was Harvard University[15].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary degree[19], an award[38].

Death and Burial

Henry Pickering Bowditch died on +1911-03-13T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Boston[4]. Burial took place at Mount Auburn Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Henry Pickering Bowditch ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39]

FAQs

Where was Henry Pickering Bowditch born?

Henry Pickering Bowditch's place of birth was Boston[2].

Where did Henry Pickering Bowditch die?

Henry Pickering Bowditch died in Boston[4].

Who were Henry Pickering Bowditch's parents?

Henry Pickering Bowditch's father was Jonathan Ingersoll Bowditch[11]. Henry Pickering Bowditch's mother was Lucy Orne Bowditch[12].

What did Henry Pickering Bowditch do for work?

Henry Pickering Bowditch worked as physiologist[6], university teacher[7], and physician[8].

Where did Henry Pickering Bowditch go to school?

Henry Pickering Bowditch was educated at Harvard College[16], Harvard University[17], and Harvard Medical School[18].

What awards did Henry Pickering Bowditch receive?

Honors received include honorary degree[19], honorary degree[20], honorary degree[21], and honorary degree[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Henry Pickering Bowditch. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Henry Pickering Bowditch. wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . Henry Pickering Bowditch. wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . Quinquennial Catalogue of the Officers and Graduates of Harvard University 1636-1915. wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Henry Pickering Bowditch. wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Henry Pickering Bowditch. wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Henry Pickering Bowditch. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Henry Pickering Bowditch. wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . Quinquennial Catalogue of the Officers and Graduates of Harvard University 1636-1915. wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . Quinquennial Catalogue of the Officers and Graduates of Harvard University 1636-1915. wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . Quinquennial Catalogue of the Officers and Graduates of Harvard University 1636-1915. wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . Quinquennial Catalogue of the Officers and Graduates of Harvard University 1636-1915. wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . Quinquennial Catalogue of the Officers and Graduates of Harvard University 1636-1915. wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . Henry Pickering Bowditch. wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . 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. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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