Harry Angelman

British pediatrician (1915–1996)
Person human Q705052
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Summary

Harry Angelman is a human[1]. His place of birth was Birkenhead[2]. He was born on January 1, 1915[3]. He died in Portsmouth[4]. He died on August 8, 1996[5]. He worked as a pediatrician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Harry Angelman was born in Birkenhead[2].
  • Harry Angelman passed away in Portsmouth[4].
  • Harry Angelman was born on January 1, 1915[3].
  • Harry Angelman was born on August 13, 1915[8].
  • Harry Angelman died on August 8, 1996[5].
  • Harry Angelman held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • Harry Angelman's professions included pediatrician[6].
  • Harry Angelman's field of work was Angelman syndrome[10].
  • Harry Angelman is recorded as male[11].
  • Harry Angelman's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • The cause of death was colorectal cancer[13].
  • Harry Angelman's family name is recorded as Angelman[14].
  • Harry Angelman's given name is recorded as Harry[15].
  • Harry Angelman's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[16].
  • Harry Angelman's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[17].

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Origins and Family

Born in Birkenhead[2], Harry Angelman… Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1915[3] and August 13, 1915[8].

Career and Affiliations

Harry Angelman's professions included pediatrician[6]. His field of work was Angelman syndrome[10].

Death and Burial

Harry Angelman died on August 8, 1996[5]. He passed away in Portsmouth[4]. The cause of death was colorectal cancer[13].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Harry Angelman include Angelman syndrome[18], a designated intractable/rare disease[19].

Why It Matters

Harry Angelman ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[20] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]

He is credited with the discovery of Angelman syndrome[22], a designated intractable/rare disease[23]. Entities named for him include Angelman syndrome[18], a designated intractable/rare disease[19].

FAQs

Where was Harry Angelman born?

Harry Angelman's place of birth was Birkenhead[2].

Where did Harry Angelman die?

Harry Angelman passed away in Portsmouth[4].

What did Harry Angelman do for work?

Harry Angelman worked as pediatrician[6].

What did Harry Angelman discover?

Harry Angelman is credited as discoverer of Angelman syndrome[22].

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  8. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [3] ↑ . Munk's Roll. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . Who Named It?. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
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Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [19] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [20] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [21] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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