John James Rickard Macleod

Nobel prize-winning Scottish physician and physiologist; co-discoverer of insulin
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John James Rickard Macleod
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Summary

John James Rickard Macleod was born on September 6, 1876[1], in Clunie[2]. He died on March 16, 1935[3], in Aberdeen[4]. He worked as a physician[5], inventor[6], university teacher[7], and physiologist[8].

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Works and Contributions

Things named for John James Rickard Macleod include Macleod Point[34], a headland[35].

Why It Matters

Entities named for him include Macleod Point[34], a headland[35].

FAQs

Where was John James Rickard Macleod born?

John James Rickard Macleod was born in Clunie[2].

Where did John James Rickard Macleod die?

John James Rickard Macleod died in Aberdeen[4].

What did John James Rickard Macleod do for work?

John James Rickard Macleod worked as a physician[5], inventor[6], university teacher[7], and physiologist[8].

Where did John James Rickard Macleod go to school?

John James Rickard Macleod was educated at University of Aberdeen[15] and University of Aberdeen School of Medicine[16].

What awards did John James Rickard Macleod receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[17], Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[18], Canadian Medical Hall of Fame[19], and Cameron Prize of the University of Edinburgh[20].

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  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [9] ↑ . Find a Grave. findagrave.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . cdnmedhall.ca. cdnmedhall.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . nobelprize.org. Retrieved . nobelprize.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . cdnmedhall.ca. cdnmedhall.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  20. [21] ↑ . cdnmedhall.ca. cdnmedhall.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  23. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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