Augustus Volney Waller
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Summary
Augustus Volney Waller was born on December 21, 1816[1], in Faversham[2]. He died on September 18, 1870[3], in Geneva[4]. He worked as a physician[5], physiologist[6], and anatomist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: November 21, 1816[9]
- Child: Augustus Desiré Waller[10]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11]
- Employer: University of Birmingham[12]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[13], Royal Medal[14], Croonian Medal and Lecture[15], Montyon Science Award[16]
- Member of: Royal Society[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Commons category: Augustus Volney Waller[19]
- Family name: Waller[20]
- Given name: Augustus[21]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[22], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[23], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[25]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Augustus Volney Waller include Wallerian degeneration[26].
Why It Matters
Augustus Volney Waller has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
Entities named for him include Wallerian degeneration[26].
FAQs
Where was Augustus Volney Waller born?
Augustus Volney Waller's place of birth was Faversham[2].
Where did Augustus Volney Waller die?
Augustus Volney Waller passed away in Geneva[4].
What did Augustus Volney Waller do for work?
Augustus Volney Waller worked as a physician[5], physiologist[6], and anatomist[7].
What awards did Augustus Volney Waller receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[13], Royal Medal[14], Croonian Medal and Lecture[15], and Montyon Science Award[16].