J.B.S. Haldane

Geneticist and evolutionary biologist (1892-1964)
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J.B.S. Haldane
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J.B.S. Haldane was born on November 5, 1892, in Oxford and died on December 1, 1964, in Bhubaneswar [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][15][1][2][3][4][5][6][9][16][11][13][14]. He held citizenship in both the United Kingdom and India . His occupation included being a biologist, geneticist, physiologist, biochemist, university teacher, and philosopher [13][14]. He was educated at the Dragon School and the University of Oxford . His field of work was biology .

His father was John Scott Haldane and his mother was Louisa Kathleen Trotter [17][4][17]. He was married to Charlotte Haldane from 1926 to 1945 and to Helen Spurway from 1946 until his death [17]. His sibling was Naomi Mitchison [17]. He practiced Catholicism .

Haldane received several awards, including an honorary doctorate from the University of Groningen, the Baly Medal, the Croonian Medal and Lecture, a doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris, the Darwin Medal, the Darwin–Wallace Medal, and two additional honors [18][19][20][21][22]. He is known for his notable works in population genetics .

J.B.S. Haldane

Summary

J.B.S. Haldane is a human[1]. Born in Oxford[2], he… he was born on November 5, 1892[3]. He passed away in Bhubaneswar[4]. He died on December 1, 1964[5]. He worked as a biologist[6], geneticist[7], physiologist[8], biochemist[9], and university teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (344 views/month, #6,957 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Oxford[2], J.B.S. Haldane…
  • J.B.S. Haldane died in Bhubaneswar[4].
  • J.B.S. Haldane was born on November 5, 1892[3].
  • J.B.S. Haldane died on December 1, 1964[5].
  • J.B.S. Haldane's father was John Scott Haldane[12].
  • J.B.S. Haldane's mother was Louisa Kathleen Trotter[13].
  • Among J.B.S. Haldane's spouses was Charlotte Haldane[14].
  • J.B.S. Haldane was married to Helen Spurway[15].
  • J.B.S. Haldane held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • J.B.S. Haldane held citizenship in India[17].
  • J.B.S. Haldane worked as a biologist[6].
  • J.B.S. Haldane worked as a geneticist[7].
  • J.B.S. Haldane's professions included physiologist[8].
  • J.B.S. Haldane's professions included biochemist[9].
  • J.B.S. Haldane's professions included university teacher[10].
  • J.B.S. Haldane's professions included philosopher[18].
  • J.B.S. Haldane's field of work was biology[19].
  • Among J.B.S. Haldane's employers was University College London[20].
  • J.B.S. Haldane's education included a stint at Dragon School[21].
  • J.B.S. Haldane's education included a stint at University of Oxford[22].
  • J.B.S. Haldane's doctoral advisor was Frederick Hopkins[23].
  • A notable student of J.B.S. Haldane was John Maynard Smith[24].
  • A notable work attributed to J.B.S. Haldane is population genetics[25].
  • J.B.S. Haldane received the Honorary doctor of the University of Groningen[26].
  • J.B.S. Haldane received the Baly Medal[27].

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Origins and Family

J.B.S. Haldane was born in Oxford[2]. He was born on November 5, 1892[3]. His father was John Scott Haldane[12]. His mother was Louisa Kathleen Trotter[13].

Education

Educated at Dragon School[21], an independent school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1877[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and University of Oxford[22], a collegiate university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1096[34], headquartered in Oxford[35]. J.B.S. Haldane's doctoral advisor was Frederick Hopkins[23]. He studied under Frederick Hopkins[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biologist[6], geneticist[7], physiologist[8], biochemist[9], university teacher[10], and philosopher[18]. J.B.S. Haldane's field of work was biology[19]. He was employed by University College London[20]. A notable student of him was John Maynard Smith[24]. Doctoral students include John Maynard Smith[37] and Dronamraju Krishna Rao[38].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to J.B.S. Haldane is population genetics[25]. Things named for him include Haldane's rule[39], a principle[40]; Haldane[41], a lunar crater[42]; Genetics Society JBS Haldane Lecture[43]; and Haldane Prize[44].

Recognition

Awards received include Honorary doctor of the University of Groningen[26], an award[45], in Netherlands[46]; Baly Medal[27], a science award[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 1869[49]; Croonian Medal and Lecture[50], a lecture series[51], in United Kingdom[52], founded in 1738[53]; doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[54], an award[55], in France[56]; Darwin Medal[57], a science award[58], in United Kingdom[59], founded in 1890[60]; and Darwin–Wallace Medal[61], an award[62].

Personal Life

Spouses include Charlotte Haldane[14], a writer[63], 1894–1969[64], of United Kingdom[65], specialised in journalism[66] and Helen Spurway[15], a biologist[67], 1917–1978[68], of India[69]. J.B.S. Haldane's religion is recorded as Catholicism[70].

Death and Burial

J.B.S. Haldane died on December 1, 1964[5]. He passed away in Bhubaneswar[4]. The cause of death was cancer[71].

Why It Matters

J.B.S. Haldane ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (344 views/month, #6,957 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[72] He is known by 62 alternative names across languages and contexts.[73]

He is credited with the discovery of darwin[74], an unit of measurement[75]. Entities named for him include Haldane's rule[39], a principle[40]; Haldane[41], a lunar crater[42]; Genetics Society JBS Haldane Lecture[43]; and Haldane Prize[44].

His notable doctoral advisees include John Maynard Smith[76], a biologist[77], 1920–2004[78], of United Kingdom[79], awarded the Darwin Medal[80], specialised in evolutionary biology[81].

FAQs

Where was J.B.S. Haldane born?

J.B.S. Haldane's place of birth was Oxford[2].

Where did J.B.S. Haldane die?

J.B.S. Haldane died in Bhubaneswar[4].

Who were J.B.S. Haldane's parents?

J.B.S. Haldane's father was John Scott Haldane[12]. J.B.S. Haldane's mother was Louisa Kathleen Trotter[13].

Who was J.B.S. Haldane married to?

J.B.S. Haldane's spouses include Charlotte Haldane[14] and Helen Spurway[15].

What did J.B.S. Haldane do for work?

J.B.S. Haldane worked as biologist[6], geneticist[7], physiologist[8], biochemist[9], and university teacher[10].

Where did J.B.S. Haldane go to school?

J.B.S. Haldane was educated at Dragon School[21] and University of Oxford[22].

What awards did J.B.S. Haldane receive?

Honors received include Honorary doctor of the University of Groningen[26], Baly Medal[27], Croonian Medal and Lecture[50], and doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[54].

What did J.B.S. Haldane discover?

J.B.S. Haldane is credited as discoverer of darwin[74].

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