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Ernest Starling

British physiologist (1866–1927)
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Ernest Starling
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21 properties
Instance of
human
Sex or gender
male[22]
Date of birth
April 17, 1866
Date of death
May 2, 1927
Place of birth
London
Place of death
Kingston
Country of citizenship
United Kingdom[7]
Occupation
physiologist, physician
Employer
University College London[9]
Field of work
physiology[8]
Educated at
University of London[10]
Award received
Fellow of the Royal Society, Royal Medal, Croonian Medal and Lecture, Baly Medal, Harveian Oration, honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg[12][13][14][15][16][17]
Doctoral advisor
Wilhelm Kühne[11]
Doctoral student
Henry Hallett Dale[23]
Nominated for
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[29]
Languages spoken, written or signed
English[30]
Described by source
Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978), Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia[27][28]
Family name
Starling[24]
Given name
Ernest, Henry[25][26]
Member of
Royal Society of London, German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina, Royal Academy of Medicine of Belgium, Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[18][19][20][21]
Writing language
English
🏷️ Also known as
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Geni profile ID
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Goodreads author ID
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Great Norwegian Encyclopedia ID
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Great Russian Encyclopedia Online ID (2017)
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University of Barcelona authority ID
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University of Barcelona authority ID (former scheme)
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Whonamedit? doctor ID (archived)
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WikiTree person ID
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🔗 Connections
Award received 6
Fellow of the Royal Society, Royal Medal, Croonian Medal and Lecture, Harveian Oration, Baly Medal, honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg
Member of 4
Royal Society of London, German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina, Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei, Royal Academy of Medicine of Belgium
Named after 3
Frank–Starling law of the heart, Starling equation, Bayliss-Starling Prize Lecture
Nominated for 3
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
Given name 2
Ernest, Henry
Occupation 2
physician, physiologist
← Discoverer or inventor 2
Frank–Starling law of the heart, Starling equation
Country of citizenship 1
United Kingdom
Described by source 1
Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia
Doctoral advisor 1
Wilhelm Kühne
Doctoral advisors 1
Wilhelm Kühne
Doctoral student 1
Henry Hallett Dale
Doctoral students 1
Henry Hallett Dale
Educated at 1
University of London
Employer 1
University College London
FactGrid item ID 1
Nevada State Route 361
Field of work 1
physiology
Instance of 1
human
Languages spoken, written or signed 1
English
Place of birth 1
London
Place of death 1
Kingston
Sex or gender 1
male
Writing language 1
English
← FactGrid item ID 1
Kamianka
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Summary

Ernest Starling was born on April 17, 1866[1], in London[2]. He died on May 2, 1927[3], in Kingston[4]. He worked as a physiologist[5] and physician[6].

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Works and Contributions

Things named for Ernest Starling include Frank–Starling law of the heart[31], a scientific law[32]; Starling equation[33], an equation[34]; and Bayliss-Starling Prize Lecture[35], an award[36], founded in 1950[37].

Why It Matters

Ernest Starling is credited with the discovery of Frank–Starling law of the heart[38], a scientific law[39] and Starling equation[40], an equation[41]. Entities named for him include Frank–Starling law of the heart[31], a scientific law[32]; Starling equation[33], an equation[34]; and Bayliss-Starling Prize Lecture[35], an award[36], founded in 1950[37].

His notable doctoral advisees include Henry Hallett Dale[42], a physician[43], 1875–1968[44], of United Kingdom[45], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[46].

FAQs

Where was Ernest Starling born?

Ernest Starling was born in London[2].

Where did Ernest Starling die?

Ernest Starling died in Kingston[4].

What did Ernest Starling do for work?

Ernest Starling worked as a physiologist[5] and physician[6].

Where did Ernest Starling go to school?

Ernest Starling was educated at University of London[10].

What awards did Ernest Starling receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[12], Royal Medal[13], Croonian Medal and Lecture[14], and Baly Medal[15].

What did Ernest Starling discover?

Ernest Starling is credited as discoverer of Frank–Starling law of the heart[38] and Starling equation[40].

Related Entities

Henry Hallett Dale Kingston London physiology United Kingdom University of London

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . journals.openedition.org. journals.openedition.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] ↑ . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [29] ↑ . nobelprize.org. wikidata.org.
  30. [30] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [42] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

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