Joseph Murray
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Summary
Joseph Murray was born on April 1, 1919[1], in Milford[2]. He died on November 26, 2012[3], in Boston[4]. He worked as a physician[5], surgeon[6], and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (440 views/month, #7,233 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Christ Church Cemetery[9]
- Child: Richard W. Murray[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Field of work: plastic surgery[12], surgery[13], transplantology[14]
- Employer: Harvard University[15]
- Educated at: Harvard Medical School[16], College of the Holy Cross[17], Milford High School[18]
- Award received: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[19], Laetare Medal[20], honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons[21], Amory Prize[22]
- Member of: Pontifical Academy of Sciences[23], National Academy of Sciences[24], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Residence: Wellesley[27]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[28]
- Family name: Murray[29]
- Given name: Joseph[30], Edward[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[32]
- Name in native language: Joseph Edward Murray[33]
- Interested in: surgery[34]
Why It Matters
Joseph Murray has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was Joseph Murray born?
Joseph Murray was born in Milford[2].
Where did Joseph Murray die?
Joseph Murray passed away in Boston[4].
What did Joseph Murray do for work?
Joseph Murray worked as a physician[5], surgeon[6], and university teacher[7].
Where did Joseph Murray go to school?
Joseph Murray was educated at Harvard Medical School[16], College of the Holy Cross[17], and Milford High School[18].
What awards did Joseph Murray receive?
Honors received include Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[19], Laetare Medal[20], honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons[21], and Amory Prize[22].