Edward Jenner

English physician, scientist and pioneer of vaccination (1749–1823)
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Edward Jenner

Summary

Edward Jenner is a human[1]. His place of birth was Berkeley[2]. He was born on May 17, 1749[3]. He died in Berkeley[4]. He died on January 26, 1823[5]. He worked as a physician[6], naturalist[7], and biologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,558 views/month, #6,497 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Edward Jenner's place of birth was Berkeley[2].
  • Edward Jenner died in Berkeley[4].
  • Edward Jenner was born on May 17, 1749[3].
  • Edward Jenner died on January 26, 1823[5].
  • Edward Jenner is buried at Church of St Mary the Virgin, Berkeley[10].
  • Edward Jenner's father was Stephen Jenner[11].
  • Edward Jenner's mother was Sarah Head[12].
  • Edward Jenner was married to Catherine Kingscote[13].
  • A child of Edward Jenner was Edward Robert Jenner[14].
  • A child of Edward Jenner was Catherine Fitzhardinge Jenner[15].
  • A child of Edward Jenner was Robert Fitzhardinge Jenner[16].
  • Edward Jenner held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • Edward Jenner's professions included physician[6].
  • Edward Jenner's professions included naturalist[7].
  • Edward Jenner's professions included biologist[8].
  • Edward Jenner's field of work was medicine[18].
  • Edward Jenner's education included a stint at St George's, University of London[19].
  • Edward Jenner's education included a stint at University of St Andrews[20].
  • Edward Jenner was educated at Katharine Lady Berkeley's School[21].
  • Edward Jenner's education included a stint at Cirencester Grammar School[22].
  • Edward Jenner's doctoral advisor was John Hunter[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Edward Jenner is smallpox vaccine[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Edward Jenner is vaccination[25].
  • Edward Jenner received the Fellow of the Royal Society[26].
  • Edward Jenner received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Edward Jenner's place of birth was Berkeley[2]. He was born on May 17, 1749[3]. His father was Stephen Jenner[11]. His mother was Sarah Head[12].

Education

Educated at St George's, University of London[19], a medical school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1733[30]; University of St Andrews[20], a public university[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1413[33], headquartered in Fife[34]; Katharine Lady Berkeley's School[21], a secondary school[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 2011[37]; and Cirencester Grammar School[22], a grammar school[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1461[40]. Edward Jenner's doctoral advisor was John Hunter[23]. He studied under John Hunter[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician[6], naturalist[7], and biologist[8]. Edward Jenner's field of work was medicine[18].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include smallpox vaccine[24], a vaccine type[42] and vaccination[25], a medical treatment[43]. Things named for Edward Jenner include Jenner[44], an impact crater[45]; Edward Jenner Medal[46], a science award[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 1896[49]; Edward Jenner Institute for Vaccine Research[50], a research institute[51], in United Kingdom[52]; and Jenner Glacier[53], a glacier[54].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[26], a fellowship award[55], in United Kingdom[56]; Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[27], a fellowship award[57]; Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[58], a fellowship award[59], in United Kingdom[60]; and Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh[61].

Personal Life

Among Edward Jenner's spouses was Catherine Kingscote[13]. Children include Edward Robert Jenner[14], 1789–1810[62]; Catherine Fitzhardinge Jenner[15], 1797–1833[63]; and Robert Fitzhardinge Jenner[16], 1797–1854[64].

Death and Burial

Edward Jenner died on January 26, 1823[5]. He passed away in Berkeley[4]. The cause of death was stroke[65]. He is buried at Church of St Mary the Virgin, Berkeley[10].

Why It Matters

Edward Jenner ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,558 views/month, #6,497 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]

He is credited with the discovery of vaccine[68], a remedy[69] and smallpox vaccine[70], a vaccine type[71]. Entities named for him include Jenner[44], an impact crater[45]; Edward Jenner Medal[46], a science award[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 1896[49]; Edward Jenner Institute for Vaccine Research[50], a research institute[51], in United Kingdom[52]; and Jenner Glacier[53], a glacier[54].

FAQs

Where was Edward Jenner born?

Born in Berkeley[2], Edward Jenner…

Where did Edward Jenner die?

Edward Jenner died in Berkeley[4].

Who were Edward Jenner's parents?

Edward Jenner's father was Stephen Jenner[11]. Edward Jenner's mother was Sarah Head[12].

Who was Edward Jenner married to?

Edward Jenner's spouses include Catherine Kingscote[13].

What did Edward Jenner do for work?

Edward Jenner worked as physician[6], naturalist[7], and biologist[8].

Where did Edward Jenner go to school?

Edward Jenner was educated at St George's, University of London[19], University of St Andrews[20], Katharine Lady Berkeley's School[21], and Cirencester Grammar School[22].

What awards did Edward Jenner receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[26], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[27], Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[58], and Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh[61].

What did Edward Jenner discover?

Edward Jenner is credited as discoverer of vaccine[68] and smallpox vaccine[70].

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  2. [66] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [67] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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