Julia Polak

British pathologist
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Summary

Julia Polak is a human[1]. She was born in Buenos Aires[2]. She was born on June 26, 1939[3]. She died in London[4]. She died on August 11, 2014[5]. She worked as a biologist[6], journalist[7], pathologist[8], and physician[9]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (94 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Buenos Aires[2].
  • Julia Polak died in London[4].
  • Julia Polak was born on June 26, 1939[3].
  • Julia Polak died on August 11, 2014[5].
  • Julia Polak was married to Daniel Catovsky[11].
  • Julia Polak held citizenship in Argentina[12].
  • Julia Polak's professions included biologist[6].
  • Julia Polak's professions included journalist[7].
  • Julia Polak worked as a pathologist[8].
  • Julia Polak's professions included physician[9].
  • Among Julia Polak's employers was Imperial College London[13].
  • Julia Polak was educated at Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Buenos Aires[14].
  • Julia Polak was educated at Imperial College School of Medicine[15].
  • Julia Polak received the Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16].
  • Julia Polak received the Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences[17].
  • Julia Polak received the honorary doctor of the University of Madrid Complutense[18].
  • Julia Polak received the Ellison–Cliffe Lecture[19].
  • Julia Polak is recorded as female[20].
  • Julia Polak's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Julia Polak's family name is recorded as Polak[22].
  • Julia Polak's given name is recorded as Julia[23].
  • Julia Polak's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].

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Origins and Family

Julia Polak was born in Buenos Aires[2]. She was born on June 26, 1939[3].

Education

Educated at Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Buenos Aires[14], a faculty[25], in Argentina[26], headquartered in Recoleta, Buenos Aires[27] and Imperial College School of Medicine[15], a medical school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1821[30].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biologist[6], journalist[7], pathologist[8], and physician[9]. Among Julia Polak's employers was Imperial College London[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16], a grade of an order[31], in United Kingdom[32]; Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences[17], a fellowship award[33], in United Kingdom[34]; honorary doctor of the University of Madrid Complutense[18], an award[35], in Spain[36]; and Ellison–Cliffe Lecture[19], an award[37], founded in 1987[38].

Personal Life

Among Julia Polak's spouses was Daniel Catovsky[11].

Death and Burial

Julia Polak died on August 11, 2014[5]. She passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

Julia Polak ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (94 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10] She has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] She is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Julia Polak born?

Born in Buenos Aires[2].

Where did Julia Polak die?

Julia Polak died in London[4].

Who was Julia Polak married to?

Julia Polak's spouses include Daniel Catovsky[11].

What did Julia Polak do for work?

Julia Polak worked as biologist[6], journalist[7], pathologist[8], and physician[9].

Where did Julia Polak go to school?

Julia Polak was educated at Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Buenos Aires[14] and Imperial College School of Medicine[15].

What awards did Julia Polak receive?

Honors received include Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16], Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences[17], honorary doctor of the University of Madrid Complutense[18], and Ellison–Cliffe Lecture[19].

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  1. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  12. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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