Ralph W. Gerard

US neuroscientist and author (1900–1974)
Person human Q2406358
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Ralph W. Gerard

Summary

Ralph W. Gerard is a human[1]. His place of birth was Harvey[2]. He was born on October 7, 1900[3]. He died in United States[4]. He died on February 17, 1974[5]. He worked as a neuroscientist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Harvey[2], Ralph W. Gerard…
  • Ralph W. Gerard passed away in United States[4].
  • Ralph W. Gerard was born on October 7, 1900[3].
  • Ralph W. Gerard died on February 17, 1974[5].
  • Ralph W. Gerard was married to Margaret Wilson Gerard[8].
  • Ralph W. Gerard held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Ralph W. Gerard worked as a neuroscientist[6].
  • Ralph W. Gerard's field of work was neurophysiology[10].
  • Among Ralph W. Gerard's employers was University of Chicago[11].
  • Ralph W. Gerard was employed by University of Michigan[12].
  • Ralph W. Gerard was employed by University of California, Irvine[13].
  • Ralph W. Gerard was educated at University of Chicago[14].
  • Ralph W. Gerard received the Honorary doctor of Leiden University[15].
  • Ralph W. Gerard was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[16].
  • Ralph W. Gerard was a member of National Academy of Sciences[17].
  • Ralph W. Gerard was influenced by Anton Julius Carlson[18].
  • Ralph W. Gerard is recorded as male[19].
  • Ralph W. Gerard's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Ralph W. Gerard's family name is recorded as Gerard[21].
  • Ralph W. Gerard's given name is recorded as Ralph[22].

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Origins and Family

Ralph W. Gerard was born in Harvey[2]. He was born on October 7, 1900[3].

Education

Ralph W. Gerard's education included a stint at University of Chicago[14].

Career and Affiliations

Ralph W. Gerard worked as a neuroscientist[6]. His field of work was neurophysiology[10]. Employers include University of Chicago[11], a private university[23], in United States[24], founded in 1890[25], headquartered in Chicago[26]; University of Michigan[12], a public research university[27], in United States[28], founded in 1817[29], headquartered in Ann Arbor[30]; and University of California, Irvine[13], a public research university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1965[33].

Recognition

Ralph W. Gerard received the Honorary doctor of Leiden University[15].

Personal Life

Among Ralph W. Gerard's spouses was Margaret Wilson Gerard[8].

Death and Burial

Ralph W. Gerard died on February 17, 1974[5]. He passed away in United States[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Ralph W. Gerard include Ralph W. Gerard Prize[34], a science award[35], in United States[36], founded in 1978[37].

Why It Matters

Ralph W. Gerard ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

Entities named for him include Ralph W. Gerard Prize[34], a science award[35], in United States[36], founded in 1978[37].

FAQs

Where was Ralph W. Gerard born?

Ralph W. Gerard was born in Harvey[2].

Where did Ralph W. Gerard die?

Ralph W. Gerard died in United States[4].

Who was Ralph W. Gerard married to?

Ralph W. Gerard's spouses include Margaret Wilson Gerard[8].

What did Ralph W. Gerard do for work?

Ralph W. Gerard worked as neuroscientist[6].

Where did Ralph W. Gerard go to school?

Ralph W. Gerard was educated at University of Chicago[14].

What awards did Ralph W. Gerard receive?

Honors received include Honorary doctor of Leiden University[15].

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  3. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [15] . universiteitleiden.nl. universiteitleiden.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  1. [34] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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