John Abernethy
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Summary
John Abernethy was born on April 3, 1764[1], in Coleman Street[2]. He died on April 20, 1831[3], in London Borough of Enfield[4]. He worked as an anatomist[5], surgeon[6], and physiologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (262 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9], Kingdom of Great Britain[10]
- Position held: President of the Royal College of Surgeons of England[11], president[12]
- Educated at: Wolverhampton Grammar School[13], Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry[14]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[15], Croonian Medal and Lecture[16]
- Member of: Royal Society[17], Royal College of Surgeons of England[18], Medical and Chirurgical Society of London[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Commons category: John Abernethy (surgeon)[21]
- Family name: Abernethy[22]
- Given name: John[23]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[24], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26], Encyclopedic Lexicon[27], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[28], Otto's encyclopedia[29], A biographical dictionary of eminent Scotsmen, 1857[30], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[31], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[32], Collier's New Encyclopedia, 1921[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[34]
- Name in native language: John Abernethy[35]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Smithsonian Libraries Dibner Library portraits[36]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for John Abernethy include Abernethy biscuit[37], in United Kingdom[38].
Why It Matters
John Abernethy has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
Entities named for him include Abernethy biscuit[37], in United Kingdom[38].
FAQs
Where was John Abernethy born?
John Abernethy's place of birth was Coleman Street[2].
Where did John Abernethy die?
John Abernethy passed away in London Borough of Enfield[4].
What did John Abernethy do for work?
John Abernethy worked as an anatomist[5], surgeon[6], and physiologist[7].
Where did John Abernethy go to school?
John Abernethy was educated at Wolverhampton Grammar School[13] and Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry[14].
What awards did John Abernethy receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[15] and Croonian Medal and Lecture[16].