Phineas Gage
19th century American railway worker who survived a large brain trauma
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Summary
Phineas Gage was born on July 9, 1823[1], in Grafton County[2]. He died on May 21, 1860[3], in San Francisco[4]. He worked as a railroad construction foreman[5]. He ranks in the top 0.53% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18,696 views/month, #5,275 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Cypress Lawn Memorial Park[7]
- Country of citizenship: United States[8]
- Sex or gender: male[9]
- Commons category: Phineas Gage[10]
- Cause of death: status epilepticus[11]
- Family name: Gage[12]
- Given name: Phineas[13]
- Commons gallery: Phineas Gage[14]
- Medical condition: penetrating head injury[15], ptosis[16], frontal lobe injury[17], one-eyed[18]
- Manner of death: natural causes[19]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[20]
- Name in native language: Phineas Gage[21]
- Patient of: John Martyn Harlow[22]
Why It Matters
Phineas Gage has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]
FAQs
Where was Phineas Gage born?
Phineas Gage's place of birth was Grafton County[2].
Where did Phineas Gage die?
Phineas Gage died in San Francisco[4].
What did Phineas Gage do for work?
Phineas Gage worked as a railroad construction foreman[5].