John Hulke

British geologist and surgeon (1830–1895)
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John Hulke
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John Hulke

Summary

John Hulke is a human[1]. He was born in Deal[2]. He was born on November 6, 1830[3]. He passed away in Old Burlington Street[4]. He died on February 19, 1895[5]. He worked as a military physician[6], ophthalmologist[7], surgeon[8], geologist[9], and paleontologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Deal[2], John Hulke…
  • John Hulke passed away in Old Burlington Street[4].
  • John Hulke was born on November 6, 1830[3].
  • John Hulke died on February 19, 1895[5].
  • Burial took place at Deal[12].
  • John Hulke's father was William Hulke[13].
  • John Hulke held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • John Hulke worked as a military physician[6].
  • John Hulke's professions included ophthalmologist[7].
  • John Hulke worked as a surgeon[8].
  • John Hulke's professions included geologist[9].
  • John Hulke worked as a paleontologist[10].
  • John Hulke's professions included tutor[15].
  • John Hulke held the position of President of the Geological Society of London[16].
  • John Hulke held the position of President of the Royal College of Surgeons of England[17].
  • John Hulke held the position of President of the Pathological Society of London[18].
  • Among John Hulke's employers was King's College Hospital[19].
  • John Hulke was employed by Moorfields Eye Hospital[20].
  • John Hulke was employed by Middlesex Hospital[21].
  • John Hulke was educated at King's College School[22].
  • John Hulke was educated at King's College London[23].
  • John Hulke received the Fellow of the Royal Society[24].
  • John Hulke received the Fellow of the Geological Society of London[25].
  • John Hulke received the Wollaston Medal[26].
  • John Hulke received the Jacksonian Prize[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Hulke's place of birth was Deal[2]. He was born on November 6, 1830[3]. His father was William Hulke[13].

Education

Educated at King's College School[22], an independent school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1829[30] and King's College London[23], a public research university[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1829[33], headquartered in London[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military physician[6], ophthalmologist[7], surgeon[8], geologist[9], paleontologist[10], and tutor[15]. Employers include King's College Hospital[19], a university hospital[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1840[37]; Moorfields Eye Hospital[20], an eye hospital[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1805[40]; and Middlesex Hospital[21], a teaching hospital[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1745[43]. Positions held include President of the Geological Society of London[16], a position[44], in United Kingdom[45]; President of the Royal College of Surgeons of England[17]; and President of the Pathological Society of London[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[24], a fellowship award[46], in United Kingdom[47]; Fellow of the Geological Society of London[25], a fellowship award[48], in United Kingdom[49]; Wollaston Medal[26], a geology award[50], in United Kingdom[51], founded in 1831[52]; and Jacksonian Prize[27], an award[53], founded in 1800[54].

Death and Burial

John Hulke died on February 19, 1895[5]. He died in Old Burlington Street[4]. Recorded cause of death include influenza[55] and pneumonia[56]. He is buried at Deal[12].

Why It Matters

John Hulke ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]

FAQs

Where was John Hulke born?

John Hulke's place of birth was Deal[2].

Where did John Hulke die?

John Hulke died in Old Burlington Street[4].

Who were John Hulke's parents?

John Hulke's father was William Hulke[13].

What did John Hulke do for work?

John Hulke worked as military physician[6], ophthalmologist[7], surgeon[8], geologist[9], and paleontologist[10].

Where did John Hulke go to school?

John Hulke was educated at King's College School[22] and King's College London[23].

What awards did John Hulke receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[24], Fellow of the Geological Society of London[25], Wollaston Medal[26], and Jacksonian Prize[27].

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  1. [2] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [16] . The Geological Society Past Presidents. Retrieved . geolsoc.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . Plarr's Lives of the Fellows. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . Plarr's Lives of the Fellows. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [7] . Plarr's Lives of the Fellows. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [20] . Plarr's Lives of the Fellows. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . Plarr's Lives of the Fellows. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [12] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [26] . geolsoc.org.uk. Retrieved . geolsoc.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . Plarr's Lives of the Fellows. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [55] . John Whitaker Hulke, F.R.S.. wikidata.org.
  25. [56] . Plarr's Lives of the Fellows. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  26. [53] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  27. [54] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [57] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [58] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military physician, ophthalmologist, surgeon +9
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