Norman Geschwind

American physician
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Norman Geschwind

Summary

Norman Geschwind is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], he… he was born on January 8, 1926[3]. He passed away in Boston[4]. He died on November 4, 1984[5]. He worked as a psychologist[6], psychiatrist[7], and neurologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in New York City[2], Norman Geschwind…
  • Norman Geschwind passed away in Boston[4].
  • Norman Geschwind was born on January 8, 1926[3].
  • Norman Geschwind died on November 4, 1984[5].
  • Norman Geschwind held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Norman Geschwind worked as a psychologist[6].
  • Norman Geschwind worked as a psychiatrist[7].
  • Norman Geschwind's professions included neurologist[8].
  • Among Norman Geschwind's employers was Harvard University[11].
  • Norman Geschwind was educated at Harvard Medical School[12].
  • Norman Geschwind received the honorary doctorate of Claude Bernard University Lyon 1[13].
  • Norman Geschwind was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[14].
  • Norman Geschwind is recorded as male[15].
  • Norman Geschwind's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Norman Geschwind's family name is recorded as Geschwind[17].
  • Norman Geschwind's given name is recorded as Norman[18].
  • Norman Geschwind's described at URL is recorded as https://uskudar.edu.tr/tr/bilim-insani/norman-geschwind[19].
  • Norman Geschwind's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in New York City[2], Norman Geschwind… he was born on January 8, 1926[3].

Education

Norman Geschwind was educated at Harvard Medical School[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include psychologist[6], psychiatrist[7], and neurologist[8]. Norman Geschwind was employed by Harvard University[11].

Recognition

Norman Geschwind received the honorary doctorate of Claude Bernard University Lyon 1[13].

Death and Burial

Norman Geschwind died on November 4, 1984[5]. He passed away in Boston[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Norman Geschwind include Wernicke–Geschwind model[21], a medical model[22].

Why It Matters

Norman Geschwind ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23]

He is credited with the discovery of Geschwind syndrome[24], a psychopathological syndrome[25]. Entities named for him include Wernicke–Geschwind model[21], a medical model[22].

FAQs

Where was Norman Geschwind born?

Norman Geschwind's place of birth was New York City[2].

Where did Norman Geschwind die?

Norman Geschwind passed away in Boston[4].

What did Norman Geschwind do for work?

Norman Geschwind worked as psychologist[6], psychiatrist[7], and neurologist[8].

Where did Norman Geschwind go to school?

Norman Geschwind was educated at Harvard Medical School[12].

What awards did Norman Geschwind receive?

Honors received include honorary doctorate of Claude Bernard University Lyon 1[13].

What did Norman Geschwind discover?

Norman Geschwind is credited as discoverer of Geschwind syndrome[24].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . Journal officiel de la République française. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [24] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [21] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] . 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. [23] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth New York City
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
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