Ragnar Granit
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Ragnar Granit was born on October 30, 1900, in Riihimäki.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] His native language was Swedish.[8] His father was Arthur Vilhelm Granit, and his mother was Bertie Malmberg.[9][9]
He was a neuroscientist, physician, pedagogue, university teacher, and physiologist. His field was neurophysiology and ophthalmology. He was educated at the University of Helsinki and Svenska normallyceum.
His awards included the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, Björkén Prize, honorary doctor of the University of Hong Kong, Foreign Member of the Royal Society, Statsrådet Mauritz Hallberg's prize, and Silliman Memorial Lectures, plus 2 more.[10][11][12][13] He was a member of the Royal Society, Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and American Philosophical Society.[14] He died on March 12, 1991, in Stockholm, and was buried at Turku Cemetery.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][15].
Ragnar Granit
Summary
Ragnar Granit is a human[1]. His place of birth was Riihimäki[2]. He was born on October 30, 1900[3]. He died in Stockholm[4]. He died on March 12, 1991[5]. He worked as a neuroscientist[6], physician[7], pedagogue[8], university teacher[9], and physiologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (86 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Ragnar Granit's place of birth was Riihimäki[2].
- Ragnar Granit passed away in Stockholm[4].
- Ragnar Granit was born on October 30, 1900[3].
- Ragnar Granit died on March 12, 1991[5].
- Ragnar Granit is buried at Turku Cemetery[12].
- Ragnar Granit's father was Arthur Vilhelm Granit[13].
- Ragnar Granit's mother was Bertie Malmberg[14].
- A child of Ragnar Granit was Michael Granit[15].
- Ragnar Granit held citizenship in Finland[16].
- Ragnar Granit held citizenship in Sweden[17].
- Ragnar Granit held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[18].
- Swedish was Ragnar Granit's native language[19].
- Ragnar Granit's professions included neuroscientist[6].
- Ragnar Granit's professions included physician[7].
- Ragnar Granit worked as a pedagogue[8].
- Ragnar Granit worked as a university teacher[9].
- Ragnar Granit worked as a physiologist[10].
- Ragnar Granit's field of work was neurophysiology[20].
- Ragnar Granit's field of work was ophthalmology[21].
- Among Ragnar Granit's employers was Karolinska Institutet[22].
- Ragnar Granit was educated at University of Helsinki[23].
- Ragnar Granit's education included a stint at Svenska normallyceum[24].
- Ragnar Granit received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[25].
- Ragnar Granit received the Björkén Prize[26].
- Ragnar Granit received the honorary doctor of the University of Hong Kong[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Riihimäki[2], Ragnar Granit… he was born on October 30, 1900[3]. His father was Arthur Vilhelm Granit[13]. His mother was Bertie Malmberg[14]. Swedish was his native language[19].
Education
Educated at University of Helsinki[23], a public university[28], in Finland[29], founded in 1640[30], headquartered in University of Helsinki main building[31] and Svenska normallyceum[24], a normal school[32], in Finland[33], founded in 1864[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include neuroscientist[6], physician[7], pedagogue[8], university teacher[9], and physiologist[10]. Fields of work include neurophysiology[20] and ophthalmology[21], a medical specialty[35]. Among Ragnar Granit's employers was Karolinska Institutet[22].
Recognition
Awards received include Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[25], a science award[36], in Sweden[37], founded in 1901[38]; Björkén Prize[26], a science award[39], in Sweden[40], founded in 1902[41]; honorary doctor of the University of Hong Kong[27], an award[42], in People's Republic of China[43]; Foreign Member of the Royal Society[44], a fellowship award[45], in United Kingdom[46]; Statsrådet Mauritz Hallberg's prize[47], a science award[48], in Finland[49], founded in 1920[50]; and Silliman Memorial Lectures[51], an award[52].
Personal Life
A child of Ragnar Granit was Michael Granit[15].
Death and Burial
Ragnar Granit died on March 12, 1991[5]. He passed away in Stockholm[4]. Burial took place at Turku Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
Ragnar Granit ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (86 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
FAQs
Where was Ragnar Granit born?
Ragnar Granit was born in Riihimäki[2].
Where did Ragnar Granit die?
Ragnar Granit died in Stockholm[4].
Who were Ragnar Granit's parents?
Ragnar Granit's father was Arthur Vilhelm Granit[13]. Ragnar Granit's mother was Bertie Malmberg[14].
What did Ragnar Granit do for work?
Ragnar Granit worked as neuroscientist[6], physician[7], pedagogue[8], university teacher[9], and physiologist[10].
Where did Ragnar Granit go to school?
Ragnar Granit was educated at University of Helsinki[23] and Svenska normallyceum[24].
What awards did Ragnar Granit receive?
Honors received include Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[25], Björkén Prize[26], honorary doctor of the University of Hong Kong[27], and Foreign Member of the Royal Society[44].