Truby King

New Zealand health reformer (1858-1938)
Person human Q7847131
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Summary

Truby King is a human[1]. He was born in New Plymouth[2]. He was born on April 1, 1858[3]. He passed away in Wellington[4]. He died on February 10, 1938[5]. He worked as a surgeon[6] and pediatrician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (102 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in New Plymouth[2].
  • Truby King passed away in Wellington[4].
  • Truby King was born on April 1, 1858[3].
  • Truby King died on February 10, 1938[5].
  • Truby King's father was Thomas King[9].
  • Truby King held citizenship in New Zealand[10].
  • English was Truby King's native language[11].
  • Truby King worked as a surgeon[6].
  • Truby King worked as a pediatrician[7].
  • Among Truby King's employers was Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh[12].
  • Truby King was employed by Seacliff Lunatic Asylum[13].
  • Truby King was employed by University of Otago[14].
  • Truby King's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[15].
  • Truby King received the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[16].
  • Truby King received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17].
  • Truby King received the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[18].
  • Truby King received the Knight Bachelor[19].
  • Truby King is recorded as male[20].
  • Truby King's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Truby King's Commons category is recorded as Truby King[22].
  • Truby King's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[23].
  • Truby King earned the academic degree of Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery[24].
  • Truby King earned the academic degree of Doctor of Medicine[25].
  • Truby King earned the academic degree of Bachelor of Science[26].
  • Truby King's family name is recorded as King[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in New Plymouth[2], Truby King… he was born on April 1, 1858[3]. His father was Thomas King[9]. English was his native language[11].

Education

Truby King's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[15]. Academic degrees include Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery[24], Doctor of Medicine[25], and Bachelor of Science[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include surgeon[6] and pediatrician[7]. Employers include Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh[12], a hospital[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1729[30]; Seacliff Lunatic Asylum[13], a former hospital[31], in New Zealand[32], founded in 1884[33]; and University of Otago[14], a public university[34], in New Zealand[35], founded in 1869[36], headquartered in Dunedin[37].

Recognition

Awards received include Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[16], a grade of an order[38], in United Kingdom[39]; Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17], a grade of an order[40], in United Kingdom[41]; and Knight Bachelor[19], a title of honor[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1300[44].

Death and Burial

Truby King died on February 10, 1938[5]. He passed away in Wellington[4].

Why It Matters

Truby King ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (102 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Truby King born?

Born in New Plymouth[2].

Where did Truby King die?

Truby King died in Wellington[4].

Who were Truby King's parents?

Truby King's father was Thomas King[9].

What did Truby King do for work?

Truby King worked as surgeon[6] and pediatrician[7].

Where did Truby King go to school?

Truby King was educated at University of Edinburgh[15].

What awards did Truby King receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[16], Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17], Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[18], and Knight Bachelor[19].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → Wellington
    Dictionary of new zealand biography id → 2k8
    Dictionary of sydney id → person/king_truby
    Nukat id → n2009052844
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