Walter Pagel

pathologist and medical historian (1898-1983)
Person human Q75242
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Summary

Walter Pagel is a human[1]. Born in Berlin[2], he… he was born on November 12, 1898[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on March 25, 1983[5]. He worked as a medical historian[6], pathologist[7], and physician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Berlin[2].
  • Walter Pagel passed away in London[4].
  • Walter Pagel was born on November 12, 1898[3].
  • Walter Pagel died on March 25, 1983[5].
  • Walter Pagel's father was Julius Leopold Pagel[10].
  • A child of Walter Pagel was Bernard Pagel[11].
  • Walter Pagel held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Walter Pagel held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Walter Pagel's professions included medical historian[6].
  • Walter Pagel's professions included pathologist[7].
  • Walter Pagel's professions included physician[8].
  • Walter Pagel's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[14].
  • Walter Pagel received the Robert Koch Gold Medal[15].
  • Walter Pagel received the George Sarton Medal[16].
  • Walter Pagel received the Dexter Award[17].
  • Walter Pagel received the Fellow of the British Academy[18].
  • Walter Pagel was a member of International Academy of the History of Science[19].
  • Walter Pagel is recorded as male[20].
  • Walter Pagel's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Walter Pagel's Commons category is recorded as Walter Pagel[22].
  • Walter Pagel's archives at is recorded as Wellcome Library[23].
  • Walter Pagel's family name is recorded as Pagel[24].
  • Walter Pagel's given name is recorded as Walter[25].
  • Walter Pagel's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Walter Pagel's P14536 is recorded as 356918[27].

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Origins and Family

Walter Pagel's place of birth was Berlin[2]. He was born on November 12, 1898[3]. His father was Julius Leopold Pagel[10].

Education

Walter Pagel's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include medical historian[6], pathologist[7], and physician[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Robert Koch Gold Medal[15], a science award[28], in Germany[29]; George Sarton Medal[16], a science award[30], in United States[31], founded in 1955[32]; Dexter Award[17], a science award[33], in United States[34], founded in 1956[35]; and Fellow of the British Academy[18], a fellowship award[36], in United Kingdom[37].

Personal Life

A child of Walter Pagel was Bernard Pagel[11].

Death and Burial

Walter Pagel died on March 25, 1983[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Walter Pagel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Walter Pagel born?

Born in Berlin[2].

Where did Walter Pagel die?

Walter Pagel passed away in London[4].

Who were Walter Pagel's parents?

Walter Pagel's father was Julius Leopold Pagel[10].

What did Walter Pagel do for work?

Walter Pagel worked as medical historian[6], pathologist[7], and physician[8].

Where did Walter Pagel go to school?

Walter Pagel was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[14].

What awards did Walter Pagel receive?

Honors received include Robert Koch Gold Medal[15], George Sarton Medal[16], Dexter Award[17], and Fellow of the British Academy[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . robert-koch-stiftung.de. Retrieved . robert-koch-stiftung.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . acshist.scs.illinois.edu. acshist.scs.illinois.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . wellcomecollection.org. wellcomecollection.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sitelink count → 9
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    Occupation → medical historian, pathologist, physician
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