John Simon

British pathologist (1816–1904)
Person human Q3809618
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John Simon

Summary

John Simon is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on October 10, 1816[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on July 23, 1904[5]. He worked as a physician[6], pathologist[7], and surgeon[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • John Simon's place of birth was London[2].
  • John Simon died in London[4].
  • John Simon was born on October 10, 1816[3].
  • John Simon died on July 23, 1904[5].
  • John Simon held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • John Simon worked as a physician[6].
  • John Simon worked as a pathologist[7].
  • John Simon worked as a surgeon[8].
  • John Simon held the position of President of the Royal College of Surgeons of England[11].
  • John Simon held the position of Medical Officer of Health for London[12].
  • John Simon held the position of President of the Pathological Society of London[13].
  • John Simon was educated at King's College London[14].
  • John Simon received the Fellow of the Royal Society[15].
  • John Simon received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[16].
  • John Simon received the Buchanan Medal[17].
  • John Simon was a member of Royal Society[18].
  • John Simon was a member of Royal College of Surgeons of England[19].
  • John Simon was a member of Pathological Society of London[20].
  • John Simon is recorded as male[21].
  • John Simon's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • John Simon's Commons category is recorded as John Simon (pathologist)[23].
  • John Simon's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[24].
  • John Simon's family name is recorded as Simon[25].
  • John Simon's given name is recorded as John[26].
  • John Simon's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Simon's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on October 10, 1816[3].

Education

John Simon was educated at King's College London[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician[6], pathologist[7], and surgeon[8]. Positions held include President of the Royal College of Surgeons of England[11]; Medical Officer of Health for London[12], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29]; and President of the Pathological Society of London[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[15], a fellowship award[30], in United Kingdom[31]; Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[16], a grade of an order[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1815[34]; and Buchanan Medal[17], a science award[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1897[37].

Death and Burial

John Simon died on July 23, 1904[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

John Simon ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was John Simon born?

Born in London[2], John Simon…

Where did John Simon die?

John Simon passed away in London[4].

What did John Simon do for work?

John Simon worked as physician[6], pathologist[7], and surgeon[8].

Where did John Simon go to school?

John Simon was educated at King's College London[14].

What awards did John Simon receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[15], Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[16], and Buchanan Medal[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  16. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  20. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Rouletteer · 2026-08-31 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Honorific prefix → Sir
    Position held → President of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, Medical Officer of Health for London, President of the Pathological Society of London
    Member of → Royal Society, Royal College of Surgeons of England, Pathological Society of London
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  2. 5w ago · Rouletteer · 2026-08-31 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Member of → Royal Society, Royal College of Surgeons of England, Pathological Society of London
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  3. 8w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed → English
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  6. 20w ago · Sj1mor · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Plaque image → Sir John Simon 1816-1904 Pioneer of public health lived here
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  7. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Aliases → —
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    Award received → Fellow of the Royal Society, Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath, Buchanan Medal
    Described by source → Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978), Dictionary of National Biography, second supplement, Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition
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