Maxwell Finland

American medical researcher
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Maxwell Finland

Summary

Maxwell Finland is a human[1]. Born in Zhashkiv[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1902[3]. He passed away in Boston[4]. He died on January 1, 1987[5]. He worked as a university teacher[6] and physician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Maxwell Finland was born in Zhashkiv[2].
  • Maxwell Finland passed away in Boston[4].
  • Maxwell Finland was born on January 1, 1902[3].
  • Maxwell Finland was born on March 15, 1902[9].
  • Maxwell Finland died on January 1, 1987[5].
  • Maxwell Finland died on October 25, 1987[10].
  • Maxwell Finland held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Maxwell Finland worked as a university teacher[6].
  • Maxwell Finland's professions included physician[7].
  • Maxwell Finland's field of work was medical research[12].
  • Among Maxwell Finland's employers was Harvard University[13].
  • Maxwell Finland was educated at Harvard Medical School[14].
  • Maxwell Finland was educated at Boston English High School[15].
  • Maxwell Finland received the Alexander Fleming Award[16].
  • Maxwell Finland received the George M. Kober Medal[17].
  • Maxwell Finland was a member of National Academy of Sciences[18].
  • Maxwell Finland was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[19].
  • Maxwell Finland is recorded as male[20].
  • Maxwell Finland's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Maxwell Finland supervised R. Palmer Beasley as a doctoral student[22].
  • Maxwell Finland's family name is recorded as Finland[23].
  • Maxwell Finland's given name is recorded as Maxwell[24].
  • Maxwell Finland's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Maxwell Finland's place of birth was Zhashkiv[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1902[3] and March 15, 1902[9].

Education

Educated at Harvard Medical School[14], a medical school[26], in United States[27], founded in 1782[28] and Boston English High School[15], a high school[29], in United States[30], founded in 1821[31].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include university teacher[6] and physician[7]. Maxwell Finland's field of work was medical research[12]. He was employed by Harvard University[13]. He supervised R. Palmer Beasley as a doctoral student[22].

Recognition

Awards received include Alexander Fleming Award[16], a science award[32], in United States[33], founded in 1964[34] and George M. Kober Medal[17], an award[35], in United States[36], founded in 1927[37].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1987[5] and October 25, 1987[10]. Maxwell Finland passed away in Boston[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Maxwell Finland include Maxwell Finland Award[38], a science award[39], in United States[40], founded in 1988[41].

Why It Matters

Maxwell Finland ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

He has been cited as an influence by Jacques F. Acar[44], a microbiologist[45], 1931–2020[46], of France[47].

Entities named for him include Maxwell Finland Award[38], a science award[39], in United States[40], founded in 1988[41].

His notable doctoral advisees include R. Palmer Beasley[48], an epidemiologist[49], 1936–2012[50], of United States[51], awarded the King Faisal International Prize in Medicine[52].

FAQs

Where was Maxwell Finland born?

Maxwell Finland's place of birth was Zhashkiv[2].

Where did Maxwell Finland die?

Maxwell Finland passed away in Boston[4].

What did Maxwell Finland do for work?

Maxwell Finland worked as university teacher[6] and physician[7].

Where did Maxwell Finland go to school?

Maxwell Finland was educated at Harvard Medical School[14] and Boston English High School[15].

What awards did Maxwell Finland receive?

Honors received include Alexander Fleming Award[16] and George M. Kober Medal[17].

Who did Maxwell Finland influence?

Maxwell Finland has been cited as an influence by Jacques F. Acar[44].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . idsociety.org. idsociety.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . aap-online.org. aap-online.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [44] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [48] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [38] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [41] . 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. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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