Richard Quain

British surgeon and medical writer (1800–1887)
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Richard Quain

Summary

Richard Quain is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1800[2]. He died on September 15, 1887[3]. He worked as a physician[4], surgeon[5], and anatomist[6].

Key Facts

  • Richard Quain was born on January 1, 1800[2].
  • Richard Quain died on September 15, 1887[3].
  • Richard Quain worked as a physician[4].
  • Richard Quain's professions included surgeon[5].
  • Richard Quain's professions included anatomist[6].
  • Among Richard Quain's employers was University College London[7].
  • A notable student of Richard Quain was Thomas Baskerville[8].
  • Richard Quain received the Fellow of the Royal Society[9].
  • Richard Quain was a member of Royal Society[10].
  • Richard Quain is recorded as male[11].
  • Richard Quain's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Richard Quain's Commons category is recorded as Richard Quain (surgeon, 1800-1887)[13].
  • Richard Quain's family name is recorded as Quain[14].
  • Richard Quain's given name is recorded as Richard[15].
  • Richard Quain's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[16].
  • Richard Quain's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[17].
  • Richard Quain's described by source is recorded as New International Encyclopedia[18].

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Origins and Family

Richard Quain was born on January 1, 1800[2].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician[4], surgeon[5], and anatomist[6]. Among Richard Quain's employers was University College London[7]. A notable student of him was Thomas Baskerville[8].

Recognition

Richard Quain received the Fellow of the Royal Society[9].

Death and Burial

Richard Quain died on September 15, 1887[3].

FAQs

What did Richard Quain do for work?

Richard Quain worked as physician[4], surgeon[5], and anatomist[6].

What awards did Richard Quain receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [11] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [6] . wikidata.org.
  6. [7] . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . wikidata.org.
  10. [2] . Plarr's Lives of the Fellows. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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