Walter Pagel

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

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] and pathologist[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Berlin[2], Walter Pagel…
  • 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[9].
  • A child of Walter Pagel was Bernard Pagel[10].
  • Walter Pagel held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Walter Pagel held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Walter Pagel's professions included medical historian[6].
  • Walter Pagel's professions included pathologist[7].
  • Walter Pagel's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[13].
  • Walter Pagel received the Robert Koch Gold Medal[14].
  • Walter Pagel received the George Sarton Medal[15].
  • Walter Pagel received the Dexter Award[16].
  • Walter Pagel received the Fellow of the British Academy[17].
  • Walter Pagel was a member of International Academy of the History of Science[18].
  • Walter Pagel is recorded as male[19].
  • Walter Pagel's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Walter Pagel's Commons category is recorded as Walter Pagel[21].
  • Walter Pagel's archives at is recorded as Wellcome Library[22].
  • Walter Pagel's family name is recorded as Pagel[23].
  • Walter Pagel's given name is recorded as Walter[24].
  • Walter Pagel's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].

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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[9].

Education

Walter Pagel's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[13].

Career and Affiliations

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

Recognition

Awards received include Robert Koch Gold Medal[14], a science award[26], in Germany[27]; George Sarton Medal[15], an award[28], in United States[29], founded in 1955[30]; Dexter Award[16], a science award[31], in United States[32], founded in 1956[33]; and Fellow of the British Academy[17], a fellowship award[34], in United Kingdom[35].

Personal Life

A child of Walter Pagel was Bernard Pagel[10].

Death and Burial

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

Why It Matters

Walter Pagel has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Walter Pagel born?

Born in Berlin[2], Walter Pagel…

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[9].

What did Walter Pagel do for work?

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

Where did Walter Pagel go to school?

Walter Pagel was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[13].

What awards did Walter Pagel receive?

Honors received include Robert Koch Gold Medal[14], George Sarton Medal[15], Dexter Award[16], and Fellow of the British Academy[17].

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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