Paul Fildes

British pathologist and microbiologist (1882–1971)
Person human Q935307
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Paul Fildes

Summary

Paul Fildes is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on +1882-02-10T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on +1971-02-05T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a surgeon[6], pathologist[7], and microbiologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Paul Fildes's place of birth was London[2].
  • Paul Fildes passed away in London[4].
  • Paul Fildes was born on +1882-02-10T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Paul Fildes died on +1971-02-05T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Paul Fildes's father was Luke Fildes[10].
  • Paul Fildes held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Paul Fildes's professions included surgeon[6].
  • Paul Fildes worked as a pathologist[7].
  • Paul Fildes's professions included microbiologist[8].
  • Among Paul Fildes's employers was University of Cambridge[12].
  • Paul Fildes's education included a stint at Winchester College[13].
  • Paul Fildes's education included a stint at Trinity College[14].
  • Paul Fildes received the Fellow of the Royal Society[15].
  • Paul Fildes received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[16].
  • Paul Fildes received the Copley Medal[17].
  • Paul Fildes received the Royal Medal[18].
  • Paul Fildes received the Leeuwenhoek Lecture[19].
  • Paul Fildes received the Knight Bachelor[20].
  • Paul Fildes was a member of Royal Society[21].
  • Paul Fildes's image is recorded as Sir Paul Fildes by Sir (Samuel) Luke Fildes.jpg[22].
  • Paul Fildes is recorded as male[23].
  • Paul Fildes's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Paul Fildes's ISNI is recorded as 0000000409394675[25].
  • Paul Fildes's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 303051407[26].
  • Paul Fildes's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Paul Fildes was born in London[2]. He was born on +1882-02-10T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Luke Fildes[10].

Education

Educated at Winchester College[13], an independent school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1382[30], headquartered in Winchester[31] and Trinity College[14], a college of the University of Cambridge[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1546[34], headquartered in Cambridge[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include surgeon[6], pathologist[7], and microbiologist[8]. Paul Fildes was employed by University of Cambridge[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[15], a fellowship award[36], in United Kingdom[37]; Officer of the Order of the British Empire[16], a grade of an order[38], in United Kingdom[39]; Copley Medal[17], a medallion[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1731[42]; Royal Medal[18], a science award[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1826[45]; Leeuwenhoek Lecture[19], a science award[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1950[48]; and Knight Bachelor[20], a title of honor[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1300[51].

Death and Burial

Paul Fildes died on +1971-02-05T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

Paul Fildes ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

FAQs

Where was Paul Fildes born?

Paul Fildes was born in London[2].

Where did Paul Fildes die?

Paul Fildes passed away in London[4].

Who were Paul Fildes's parents?

Paul Fildes's father was Luke Fildes[10].

What did Paul Fildes do for work?

Paul Fildes worked as surgeon[6], pathologist[7], and microbiologist[8].

Where did Paul Fildes go to school?

Paul Fildes was educated at Winchester College[13] and Trinity College[14].

What awards did Paul Fildes receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[15], Officer of the Order of the British Empire[16], Copley Medal[17], and Royal Medal[18].

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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