Leonard Erskine Hill

British physiologist (1866-1952)
Person human Q1818983
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Leonard Erskine Hill

Summary

Leonard Erskine Hill is a human[1]. Born in Bruce Castle[2], he… he was born on June 2, 1866[3]. He passed away in Corton[4]. He died on March 30, 1952[5]. He worked as a physiologist[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Bruce Castle[2], Leonard Erskine Hill…
  • Leonard Erskine Hill died in Corton[4].
  • Leonard Erskine Hill was born on June 2, 1866[3].
  • Leonard Erskine Hill died on March 30, 1952[5].
  • Leonard Erskine Hill's father was George Birkbeck Norman Hill[9].
  • Leonard Erskine Hill's mother was Annie Scott[10].
  • Among Leonard Erskine Hill's spouses was Janet Alexander[11].
  • A child of Leonard Erskine Hill was Austin Bradford Hill[12].
  • Leonard Erskine Hill held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Leonard Erskine Hill's professions included physiologist[6].
  • Leonard Erskine Hill's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Leonard Erskine Hill's field of work was medicine[14].
  • Among Leonard Erskine Hill's employers was University of London[15].
  • Leonard Erskine Hill was educated at Haileybury and Imperial Service College[16].
  • Leonard Erskine Hill received the Fellow of the Royal Society[17].
  • Leonard Erskine Hill received the Baly Medal[18].
  • Leonard Erskine Hill was a member of Royal Society[19].
  • Leonard Erskine Hill is recorded as male[20].
  • Leonard Erskine Hill's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Leonard Erskine Hill's family name is recorded as Hill[22].
  • Leonard Erskine Hill's given name is recorded as Leonard[23].
  • Leonard Erskine Hill's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Leonard Erskine Hill's sibling is recorded as Maurice Hill[25].
  • Leonard Erskine Hill's sibling is recorded as Sir [Arthur] Norman Hill[26].
  • Leonard Erskine Hill's sibling is recorded as Annie Margaret Hill[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Bruce Castle[2], Leonard Erskine Hill… he was born on June 2, 1866[3]. His father was George Birkbeck Norman Hill[9]. His mother was Annie Scott[10].

Education

Leonard Erskine Hill's education included a stint at Haileybury and Imperial Service College[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physiologist[6] and university teacher[7]. Leonard Erskine Hill's field of work was medicine[14]. Among his employers was University of London[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[17], a fellowship award[28], in United Kingdom[29] and Baly Medal[18], a science award[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1869[32].

Personal Life

Leonard Erskine Hill was married to Janet Alexander[11]. A child of him was Austin Bradford Hill[12].

Death and Burial

Leonard Erskine Hill died on March 30, 1952[5]. He died in Corton[4].

Why It Matters

Leonard Erskine Hill ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Leonard Erskine Hill born?

Born in Bruce Castle[2], Leonard Erskine Hill…

Where did Leonard Erskine Hill die?

Leonard Erskine Hill passed away in Corton[4].

Who were Leonard Erskine Hill's parents?

Leonard Erskine Hill's father was George Birkbeck Norman Hill[9]. Leonard Erskine Hill's mother was Annie Scott[10].

Who was Leonard Erskine Hill married to?

Leonard Erskine Hill's spouses include Janet Alexander[11].

What did Leonard Erskine Hill do for work?

Leonard Erskine Hill worked as physiologist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Leonard Erskine Hill go to school?

Leonard Erskine Hill was educated at Haileybury and Imperial Service College[16].

What awards did Leonard Erskine Hill receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[17] and Baly Medal[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Q75653886. 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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