John Scott Haldane

British physiologist (1860–1936)
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John Scott Haldane
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John Scott Haldane

Summary

John Scott Haldane is a human[1]. Born in Edinburgh[2], he… he was born on May 3, 1860[3]. He died in Oxford[4]. He died on March 15, 1936[5]. He worked as an inventor[6], physiologist[7], philosopher[8], and physician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (212 views/month, #7,205 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Edinburgh[2], John Scott Haldane…
  • John Scott Haldane passed away in Oxford[4].
  • John Scott Haldane was born on May 3, 1860[3].
  • John Scott Haldane died on March 15, 1936[5].
  • John Scott Haldane's father was Robert Haldane[11].
  • John Scott Haldane's mother was Mary Elizabeth Haldane[12].
  • Among John Scott Haldane's spouses was Louisa Kathleen Trotter[13].
  • A child of John Scott Haldane was J.B.S. Haldane[14].
  • A child of John Scott Haldane was Naomi Mitchison[15].
  • John Scott Haldane held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • English was John Scott Haldane's native language[17].
  • John Scott Haldane worked as an inventor[6].
  • John Scott Haldane worked as a physiologist[7].
  • John Scott Haldane worked as a philosopher[8].
  • John Scott Haldane's professions included physician[9].
  • John Scott Haldane was employed by University of Oxford[18].
  • John Scott Haldane's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[19].
  • John Scott Haldane's education included a stint at Edinburgh Academy[20].
  • John Scott Haldane's education included a stint at Dragon School[21].
  • John Scott Haldane received the Fellow of the Royal Society[22].
  • John Scott Haldane received the Copley Medal[23].
  • John Scott Haldane received the Royal Medal[24].
  • John Scott Haldane received the Silliman Memorial Lectures[25].
  • John Scott Haldane received the Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[26].
  • John Scott Haldane was a member of Royal Society[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Scott Haldane was born in Edinburgh[2]. He was born on May 3, 1860[3]. His father was Robert Haldane[11]. His mother was Mary Elizabeth Haldane[12]. English was his native language[17].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh[19], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1583[30], headquartered in Edinburgh[31]; Edinburgh Academy[20], an independent school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1824[34], headquartered in Edinburgh[35]; and Dragon School[21], an independent school[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1877[38], headquartered in Oxford[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include inventor[6], physiologist[7], philosopher[8], and physician[9]. John Scott Haldane was employed by University of Oxford[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[22], a fellowship award[40], in United Kingdom[41]; Copley Medal[23], a medallion[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1731[44]; Royal Medal[24], a science award[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1826[47]; Silliman Memorial Lectures[25], an award[48]; and Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[26].

Personal Life

Among John Scott Haldane's spouses was Louisa Kathleen Trotter[13]. Children include J.B.S. Haldane[14], a biologist[49], 1892–1964[50], of United Kingdom[51], awarded the Honorary doctor of the University of Groningen[52], specialised in biology[53] and Naomi Mitchison[15], a nurse[54], 1897–1999[55], of United Kingdom[56], awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[57], specialised in poetry[58].

Death and Burial

John Scott Haldane died on March 15, 1936[5]. He died in Oxford[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for John Scott Haldane include Haldane effect[59], a phenomenon[60].

Why It Matters

John Scott Haldane ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (212 views/month, #7,205 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]

Entities named for him include Haldane effect[59], a phenomenon[60].

FAQs

Where was John Scott Haldane born?

John Scott Haldane was born in Edinburgh[2].

Where did John Scott Haldane die?

John Scott Haldane died in Oxford[4].

Who were John Scott Haldane's parents?

John Scott Haldane's father was Robert Haldane[11]. John Scott Haldane's mother was Mary Elizabeth Haldane[12].

Who was John Scott Haldane married to?

John Scott Haldane's spouses include Louisa Kathleen Trotter[13].

What did John Scott Haldane do for work?

John Scott Haldane worked as inventor[6], physiologist[7], philosopher[8], and physician[9].

Where did John Scott Haldane go to school?

John Scott Haldane was educated at University of Edinburgh[19], Edinburgh Academy[20], and Dragon School[21].

What awards did John Scott Haldane receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[22], Copley Medal[23], Royal Medal[24], and Silliman Memorial Lectures[25].

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  2. [61] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [62] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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