John Alexander Sinton

British medical doctor, malariologist and soldier (1884-1956)
Person human Q6218624
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John Alexander Sinton

Summary

John Alexander Sinton is a human[1]. Born in Victoria[2], he… he was born on +1884-12-02T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Cookstown[4]. He died on +1956-03-25T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a military physician[6], entomologist[7], army officer[8], and botanist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • John Alexander Sinton was born in Victoria[2].
  • John Alexander Sinton passed away in Cookstown[4].
  • John Alexander Sinton was born on +1884-12-02T00:00:00Z[3].
  • John Alexander Sinton died on +1956-03-25T00:00:00Z[5].
  • John Alexander Sinton held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • John Alexander Sinton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • John Alexander Sinton worked as a military physician[6].
  • John Alexander Sinton's professions included entomologist[7].
  • John Alexander Sinton worked as an army officer[8].
  • John Alexander Sinton worked as a botanist[9].
  • John Alexander Sinton's field of work was malaria[13].
  • John Alexander Sinton held the position of High Sheriff of Tyrone[14].
  • John Alexander Sinton's education included a stint at Queen's University Belfast[15].
  • John Alexander Sinton's education included a stint at University of Liverpool[16].
  • John Alexander Sinton's education included a stint at Royal Belfast Academical Institution[17].
  • John Alexander Sinton received the Victoria Cross[18].
  • John Alexander Sinton received the Fellow of the Royal Society[19].
  • John Alexander Sinton received the Order of St. George, 4th class[20].
  • John Alexander Sinton received the Manson Medal[21].
  • John Alexander Sinton received the Bisset Hawkins Medal[22].
  • John Alexander Sinton received the Chalmers Medal[23].
  • John Alexander Sinton was a member of Royal Society[24].
  • John Alexander Sinton's image is recorded as J.A. Sinton. Photograph by Chas. H. Halliday. Wellcome V0027984.jpg[25].
  • John Alexander Sinton is recorded as male[26].
  • John Alexander Sinton's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Alexander Sinton's place of birth was Victoria[2]. He was born on +1884-12-02T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Queen's University Belfast[15], a public research university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1845[30]; University of Liverpool[16], a public university[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1903[33], headquartered in Liverpool[34]; and Royal Belfast Academical Institution[17], a grammar school[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1810[37]. Academic degrees include Diploma in Public Health[38], Bachelor of Medicine[39], Bachelor of Surgery[40], and Bachelor of Obstetrics[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military physician[6], entomologist[7], army officer[8], and botanist[9]. John Alexander Sinton's field of work was malaria[13]. He held the position of High Sheriff of Tyrone[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Victoria Cross[18], a military decoration[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1856[44]; Fellow of the Royal Society[19], a fellowship award[45], in United Kingdom[46]; Order of St. George, 4th class[20], a grade of an order[47], in Russian Empire[48]; Manson Medal[21], a science award[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1923[51]; Bisset Hawkins Medal[22], a science award[52], in United Kingdom[53]; and Chalmers Medal[23], an award[54], in United Kingdom[55].

Death and Burial

John Alexander Sinton died on +1956-03-25T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Cookstown[4].

Why It Matters

John Alexander Sinton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was John Alexander Sinton born?

Born in Victoria[2], John Alexander Sinton…

Where did John Alexander Sinton die?

John Alexander Sinton passed away in Cookstown[4].

What did John Alexander Sinton do for work?

John Alexander Sinton worked as military physician[6], entomologist[7], army officer[8], and botanist[9].

Where did John Alexander Sinton go to school?

John Alexander Sinton was educated at Queen's University Belfast[15], University of Liverpool[16], and Royal Belfast Academical Institution[17].

What awards did John Alexander Sinton receive?

Honors received include Victoria Cross[18], Fellow of the Royal Society[19], Order of St. George, 4th class[20], and Manson Medal[21].

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