Victor Horsley

British physiologist and surgeon 1857–1916
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Victor Horsley
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Victor Horsley

Summary

Victor Horsley is a human[1]. He was born in Kensington[2]. He was born on April 14, 1857[3]. He died in Amarah[4]. He died on July 16, 1916[5]. He worked as a military physician[6], neuroscientist[7], neurosurgeon[8], neurologist[9], and surgeon[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41 views/month, #7,260 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Victor Horsley was born in Kensington[2].
  • Victor Horsley died in Amarah[4].
  • Victor Horsley was born on April 14, 1857[3].
  • Victor Horsley died on July 16, 1916[5].
  • Victor Horsley is buried at Amara War Cemetery[12].
  • Victor Horsley's father was John Callcott Horsley[13].
  • Victor Horsley's mother was Rosamund Haden[14].
  • Among Victor Horsley's spouses was Eldred Bramwell[15].
  • A child of Victor Horsley was Capt. Oswald Horsley[16].
  • A child of Victor Horsley was Pamela Comfrey Horsley[17].
  • A child of Victor Horsley was Lieut. Siward Myles Horsley[18].
  • Victor Horsley held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19].
  • Victor Horsley's professions included military physician[6].
  • Victor Horsley's professions included neuroscientist[7].
  • Victor Horsley worked as a neurosurgeon[8].
  • Victor Horsley worked as a neurologist[9].
  • Victor Horsley worked as a surgeon[10].
  • Victor Horsley's professions included physiologist[20].
  • Victor Horsley was employed by University College London[21].
  • Victor Horsley's education included a stint at University College London[22].
  • Victor Horsley's education included a stint at Cranbrook School[23].
  • Victor Horsley was educated at UCL Medical School[24].
  • Victor Horsley's doctoral advisor was William Richard Gowers[25].
  • Victor Horsley received the Fellow of the Royal Society[26].
  • Victor Horsley received the Royal Medal[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Kensington[2], Victor Horsley… he was born on April 14, 1857[3]. His father was John Callcott Horsley[13]. His mother was Rosamund Haden[14].

Education

Educated at University College London[22], a university college[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1826[30], headquartered in UCL Main Building[31]; Cranbrook School[23], a grammar school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1518[34]; and UCL Medical School[24], a medical school[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1746[37]. Victor Horsley's doctoral advisor was William Richard Gowers[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military physician[6], neuroscientist[7], neurosurgeon[8], neurologist[9], surgeon[10], and physiologist[20]. Victor Horsley was employed by University College London[21].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[26], a fellowship award[38], in United Kingdom[39]; Royal Medal[27], a science award[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1826[42]; Croonian Medal and Lecture[43], a lecture series[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1738[46]; Knight Bachelor[47], a title of honor[48], in United Kingdom[49], founded in 1300[50]; Companion of the Order of the Bath[51], a grade of an order[52], in United Kingdom[53], founded in 1815[54]; and Cameron Prize of the University of Edinburgh[55], an award[56], in United Kingdom[57], founded in 1878[58].

Personal Life

Victor Horsley was married to Eldred Bramwell[15]. Children include Capt. Oswald Horsley[16]; Pamela Comfrey Horsley[17], 1895–1980[59]; and Lieut. Siward Myles Horsley[18].

Death and Burial

Victor Horsley died on July 16, 1916[5]. He passed away in Amarah[4]. The cause of death was hyperthermia[60]. Burial took place at Amara War Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Victor Horsley ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41 views/month, #7,260 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]

FAQs

Where was Victor Horsley born?

Born in Kensington[2], Victor Horsley…

Where did Victor Horsley die?

Victor Horsley passed away in Amarah[4].

Who were Victor Horsley's parents?

Victor Horsley's father was John Callcott Horsley[13]. Victor Horsley's mother was Rosamund Haden[14].

Who was Victor Horsley married to?

Victor Horsley's spouses include Eldred Bramwell[15].

What did Victor Horsley do for work?

Victor Horsley worked as military physician[6], neuroscientist[7], neurosurgeon[8], neurologist[9], and surgeon[10].

Where did Victor Horsley go to school?

Victor Horsley was educated at University College London[22], Cranbrook School[23], and UCL Medical School[24].

What awards did Victor Horsley receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[26], Royal Medal[27], Croonian Medal and Lecture[43], and Knight Bachelor[47].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [61] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [62] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military physician, neuroscientist, neurosurgeon +3
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  2. 20d ago · Sj1mor · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at University College London, Cranbrook School, UCL Medical School
    Place of burial Amara War Cemetery
    Place of death Amarah
    Occupation military physician, neuroscientist, neurosurgeon +3
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