John Braxton Hicks

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John Braxton Hicks

Summary

John Braxton Hicks is a human[1]. Born in Rye[2], he… he was born on +1823-02-23T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Hampshire[4]. He died on +1897-08-28T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a physician[6], gynecologist[7], and botanist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (71 views/month, #7,238 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Rye[2], John Braxton Hicks…
  • John Braxton Hicks passed away in Hampshire[4].
  • John Braxton Hicks was born on +1823-02-23T00:00:00Z[3].
  • John Braxton Hicks was born on +1823-01-01T00:00:00Z[10].
  • John Braxton Hicks died on +1897-08-28T00:00:00Z[5].
  • John Braxton Hicks died on +1897-01-01T00:00:00Z[11].
  • John Braxton Hicks held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • John Braxton Hicks's professions included physician[6].
  • John Braxton Hicks worked as a gynecologist[7].
  • John Braxton Hicks worked as a botanist[8].
  • John Braxton Hicks's education included a stint at University of London[13].
  • A notable work attributed to John Braxton Hicks is Braxton Hicks contraction[14].
  • John Braxton Hicks received the Fellow of the Royal Society[15].
  • John Braxton Hicks received the Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of London[16].
  • John Braxton Hicks was a member of Royal Society[17].
  • John Braxton Hicks was a member of Royal College of Physicians, London[18].
  • John Braxton Hicks's image is recorded as John Braxton Hicks 1881.jpg[19].
  • John Braxton Hicks is recorded as male[20].
  • John Braxton Hicks's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • John Braxton Hicks's ISNI is recorded as 0000000063254519[22].
  • John Braxton Hicks's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 81750360[23].
  • John Braxton Hicks's GND ID is recorded as 137576757[24].
  • John Braxton Hicks's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as n2012190489[25].
  • John Braxton Hicks's IdRef ID is recorded as 134949250[26].
  • John Braxton Hicks's Commons category is recorded as John Braxton Hicks[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Braxton Hicks was born in Rye[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1823-02-23T00:00:00Z[3] and +1823-01-01T00:00:00Z[10].

Education

John Braxton Hicks was educated at University of London[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician[6], gynecologist[7], and botanist[8].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to John Braxton Hicks is Braxton Hicks contraction[14]. Things named for him include Braxton Hicks contraction[28], a symptom[29].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[15], a fellowship award[30], in United Kingdom[31] and Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of London[16], a fellowship award[32], in United Kingdom[33].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1897-08-28T00:00:00Z[5] and +1897-01-01T00:00:00Z[11]. John Braxton Hicks passed away in Hampshire[4].

Why It Matters

John Braxton Hicks ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (71 views/month, #7,238 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

He is credited with the discovery of Braxton Hicks contraction[36], a symptom[37]. Entities named for him include Braxton Hicks contraction[28], a symptom[29].

FAQs

Where was John Braxton Hicks born?

John Braxton Hicks's place of birth was Rye[2].

Where did John Braxton Hicks die?

John Braxton Hicks died in Hampshire[4].

What did John Braxton Hicks do for work?

John Braxton Hicks worked as physician[6], gynecologist[7], and botanist[8].

Where did John Braxton Hicks go to school?

John Braxton Hicks was educated at University of London[13].

What awards did John Braxton Hicks receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[15] and Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of London[16].

What did John Braxton Hicks discover?

John Braxton Hicks is credited as discoverer of Braxton Hicks contraction[36].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [19] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [22] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
  14. [23] . wikidata.org.
  15. [24] . wikidata.org.
  16. [25] . wikidata.org.
  17. [26] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [27] . wikidata.org.
  19. [17] . wikidata.org.
  20. [18] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . wikidata.org.
  22. [10] . International Plant Names Index. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . wikidata.org.
  24. [11] . International Plant Names Index. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [14] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . 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. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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