John Parkinson

English cardiologist (1885-1976)
Person human Q3182251
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John Parkinson

Summary

John Parkinson is a human[1]. Born in Lancashire[2], he… he was born on +1885-02-10T00:00:00Z[3]. He died on +1976-06-05T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as a cardiologist[5] and researcher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Lancashire[2], John Parkinson…
  • John Parkinson was born on +1885-02-10T00:00:00Z[3].
  • John Parkinson died on +1976-06-05T00:00:00Z[4].
  • John Parkinson held citizenship in United Kingdom[8].
  • John Parkinson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
  • John Parkinson's professions included cardiologist[5].
  • John Parkinson worked as a researcher[6].
  • Among John Parkinson's employers was The Royal London Hospital[10].
  • Among John Parkinson's employers was Royal Air Force[11].
  • John Parkinson's education included a stint at University College London[12].
  • John Parkinson's education included a stint at University of Freiburg[13].
  • John Parkinson's education included a stint at The Royal London Hospital[14].
  • John Parkinson received the Harveian Oration[15].
  • John Parkinson received the Knight Bachelor[16].
  • John Parkinson is recorded as male[17].
  • John Parkinson's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • John Parkinson's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 305236888[19].
  • John Parkinson's military branch is recorded as British Army[20].
  • John Parkinson's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as no2013096617[21].
  • John Parkinson's participated in conflict is recorded as World War I[22].
  • John Parkinson's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/05t005b[23].
  • John Parkinson's family name is recorded as Parkinson[24].
  • John Parkinson's given name is recorded as John[25].
  • John Parkinson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • John Parkinson's CTHS person ID is recorded as 4434[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Lancashire[2], John Parkinson… he was born on +1885-02-10T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at University College London[12], a university college[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1826[30], headquartered in UCL Main Building[31]; University of Freiburg[13], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1457[34], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[35]; and The Royal London Hospital[14], a hospital[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1740[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cardiologist[5] and researcher[6]. Employers include The Royal London Hospital[10], a hospital[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1740[41] and Royal Air Force[11], an air force[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1918[44], headquartered in Ministry of Defence Main Building[45].

Recognition

Awards received include Harveian Oration[15], an award[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1656[48] and Knight Bachelor[16], a title of honor[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1300[51].

Death and Burial

John Parkinson died on +1976-06-05T00:00:00Z[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for John Parkinson include Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome[52], a rare disease[53].

Why It Matters

John Parkinson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

Entities named for him include Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome[52], a rare disease[53].

FAQs

Where was John Parkinson born?

John Parkinson's place of birth was Lancashire[2].

What did John Parkinson do for work?

John Parkinson worked as cardiologist[5] and researcher[6].

Where did John Parkinson go to school?

John Parkinson was educated at University College London[12], University of Freiburg[13], and The Royal London Hospital[14].

What awards did John Parkinson receive?

Honors received include Harveian Oration[15] and Knight Bachelor[16].

References

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  15. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . www.academie-medecine.fr. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [4] . Munk's Roll. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . La France savante. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [52] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  24. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [53] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [54] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [55] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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