John Dalrymple

British ophthalmologist (1803–1852)
Person human Q1675203
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John Dalrymple

Summary

John Dalrymple is a human[1]. His place of birth was Norwich[2]. He was born on January 1, 1803[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on May 2, 1852[5]. He worked as an ophthalmologist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Norwich[2], John Dalrymple…
  • John Dalrymple died in London[4].
  • John Dalrymple was born on January 1, 1803[3].
  • John Dalrymple died on May 2, 1852[5].
  • Burial took place at Highgate Cemetery[8].
  • John Dalrymple held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
  • John Dalrymple's professions included ophthalmologist[6].
  • John Dalrymple was educated at University of Edinburgh[10].
  • John Dalrymple received the Fellow of the Royal Society[11].
  • John Dalrymple was a member of Royal Society[12].
  • John Dalrymple is recorded as male[13].
  • John Dalrymple's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • John Dalrymple's Commons category is recorded as John Dalrymple (ophthalmologist)[15].
  • John Dalrymple's family name is recorded as Dalrymple[16].
  • John Dalrymple's given name is recorded as John[17].
  • John Dalrymple's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[18].

Body

Origins and Family

John Dalrymple's place of birth was Norwich[2]. He was born on January 1, 1803[3].

Education

John Dalrymple was educated at University of Edinburgh[10].

Career and Affiliations

John Dalrymple's professions included ophthalmologist[6].

Recognition

John Dalrymple received the Fellow of the Royal Society[11].

Death and Burial

John Dalrymple died on May 2, 1852[5]. He passed away in London[4]. Burial took place at Highgate Cemetery[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for John Dalrymple include Dalrymple's sign[19], a clinical sign[20].

Why It Matters

John Dalrymple ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[7]

He is credited with the discovery of Dalrymple's sign[21], a clinical sign[22]. Entities named for him include Dalrymple's sign[19], a clinical sign[20].

FAQs

Where was John Dalrymple born?

Born in Norwich[2], John Dalrymple…

Where did John Dalrymple die?

John Dalrymple passed away in London[4].

What did John Dalrymple do for work?

John Dalrymple worked as ophthalmologist[6].

Where did John Dalrymple go to school?

John Dalrymple was educated at University of Edinburgh[10].

What awards did John Dalrymple receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[11].

What did John Dalrymple discover?

John Dalrymple is credited as discoverer of Dalrymple's sign[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . livesonline.rcseng.ac.uk. livesonline.rcseng.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [21] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [19] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation ophthalmologist
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  2. 24d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at University of Edinburgh
    Member of Royal Society
    Award received
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