Richard Quain

British surgeon and medical writer (1800–1887)
Person human Q7328548
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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 was a member of Royal College of Surgeons of England[11].
  • Richard Quain is recorded as male[12].
  • Richard Quain's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Richard Quain's Commons category is recorded as Richard Quain (surgeon, 1800-1887)[14].
  • Richard Quain's family name is recorded as Quain[15].
  • Richard Quain's given name is recorded as Richard[16].
  • Richard Quain's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[17].
  • Richard Quain's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[18].
  • Richard Quain's described by source is recorded as New International Encyclopedia[19].
  • Richard Quain's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • Richard Quain's P14397 is recorded as 8045[21].

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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. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Rouletteer · 2026-08-31 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Member of → Royal Society, Royal College of Surgeons of England
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  2. 9w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed → English
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  3. 20w ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Oxford dictionary of national biography id → 22940
    Idref id → 197824048
    Gnd id → 117683833
    Isni → 0000000063197075
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    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ P14397: 8045, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/258229|batch #258229]]"
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