William Turner
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Summary
William Turner was born on January 7, 1832[1], in Lancaster[2]. He died on February 15, 1916[3], in Edinburgh[4]. He worked as an anthropologist[5], university teacher[6], anatomist[7], zoologist[8], and physician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (61 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Dean Cemetery[11]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12]
- Position held: President of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[13], president[14]
- Employer: University of Edinburgh[15]
- Educated at: University of Edinburgh[16], Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry[17]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[18], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[19], Keith Medal[20], Knight Bachelor[21], Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[22]
- Member of: Royal Society[23], Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[24], Royal Society of Edinburgh[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Commons category: William Turner (anatomist)[27]
- Family name: Turner[28]
- Given name: William[29]
- Academic thesis: On version versus forceps as a method of delivery in cases of deformity of the pelvic brim[30]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, third supplement[31], 1922 Encyclopædia Britannica[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[33]
- P14397: 4832[34]
Why It Matters
William Turner is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was William Turner born?
William Turner was born in Lancaster[2].
Where did William Turner die?
William Turner passed away in Edinburgh[4].
What did William Turner do for work?
William Turner worked as an anthropologist[5], university teacher[6], anatomist[7], zoologist[8], and physician[9].
Where did William Turner go to school?
William Turner was educated at University of Edinburgh[16] and Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry[17].
What awards did William Turner receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[18], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[19], Keith Medal[20], and Knight Bachelor[21].