Gilbert Blane
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Summary
Gilbert Blane was born on August 29, 1748[1], in South Ayrshire[2]. He died on June 26, 1834[3], in London[4]. He worked as a physician[5] and surgeon[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (152 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: August 29, 1749[8]
- Date of death: June 26, 1854[9]
- Father: Gilbert Blane[10]
- Mother: Agnes McFadzen[11]
- Spouse: Elizabeth Gardiner[12]
- Child: Gilbert Gardner Blane[13], George Rodney Blane[14], Sir Hugh Seymour Blane, 2nd Bt.[15]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16], Kingdom of Great Britain[17]
- Field of work: medicine[18]
- Educated at: University of Edinburgh[19], University of Glasgow[20]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[21], Croonian Medal and Lecture[22], Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[23], baronet[24]
- Member of: Royal Society[25], Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[26], Royal Society of Edinburgh[27], Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[28]
- Influenced by: George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Noble title: baronet[31]
- Military branch: Royal Navy[32]
- Commons category: Gilbert Blane[33]
- Honorific prefix: Sir[34]
- Family name: Blane[35]
- Given name: Gilbert[36]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[37], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[39]
- Writing language: English[40]
Why It Matters
Gilbert Blane has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Gilbert Blane born?
Gilbert Blane's place of birth was South Ayrshire[2].
Where did Gilbert Blane die?
Gilbert Blane passed away in London[4].
Who were Gilbert Blane's parents?
Gilbert Blane's father was Gilbert Blane[10]. Gilbert Blane's mother was Agnes McFadzen[11].
Who was Gilbert Blane married to?
Gilbert Blane's spouses include Elizabeth Gardiner[12].
What did Gilbert Blane do for work?
Gilbert Blane worked as a physician[5] and surgeon[6].
Where did Gilbert Blane go to school?
Gilbert Blane was educated at University of Edinburgh[19] and University of Glasgow[20].
What awards did Gilbert Blane receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[21], Croonian Medal and Lecture[22], Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[23], and baronet[24].