William Dameshek

American hematologist (1900–1969)
Person human Q909948
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William Dameshek

Summary

William Dameshek is a human[1]. His place of birth was Voronezh[2]. He was born on May 22, 1900[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on October 6, 1969[5]. He worked as a physician[6], university teacher[7], and hematologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • William Dameshek's place of birth was Voronezh[2].
  • William Dameshek passed away in New York City[4].
  • William Dameshek was born on May 22, 1900[3].
  • William Dameshek died on October 6, 1969[5].
  • William Dameshek held citizenship in United States[10].
  • William Dameshek's professions included physician[6].
  • William Dameshek's professions included university teacher[7].
  • William Dameshek's professions included hematologist[8].
  • William Dameshek was employed by Tufts University[11].
  • William Dameshek's education included a stint at Harvard University[12].
  • William Dameshek was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[13].
  • William Dameshek is recorded as male[14].
  • William Dameshek's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • William Dameshek's given name is recorded as William[16].

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Origins and Family

Born in Voronezh[2], William Dameshek… he was born on May 22, 1900[3].

Education

William Dameshek was educated at Harvard University[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician[6], university teacher[7], and hematologist[8]. Among William Dameshek's employers was Tufts University[11].

Death and Burial

William Dameshek died on October 6, 1969[5]. He passed away in New York City[4].

Why It Matters

William Dameshek ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[17]

FAQs

Where was William Dameshek born?

William Dameshek's place of birth was Voronezh[2].

Where did William Dameshek die?

William Dameshek passed away in New York City[4].

What did William Dameshek do for work?

William Dameshek worked as physician[6], university teacher[7], and hematologist[8].

Where did William Dameshek go to school?

William Dameshek was educated at Harvard University[12].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . Base biographique. wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . Base biographique. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [17] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death New York City
    Instance of human
    Given name William
    Country of citizenship United States
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