James Lind
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Summary
James Lind was born on October 4, 1716[1], in Edinburgh[2]. He died on July 13, 1794[3], in Gosport[4]. He worked as a physician[5], surgeon[6], and naval surgeon[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,323 views/month, #7,185 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain[9]
- Employer: Royal Navy[10]
- Educated at: University of Edinburgh[11], Royal High School[12]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh[13]
- Member of: Royal Society of Edinburgh[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Commons category: James Lind[16]
- Family name: Lind[17]
- Given name: James[18]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[19], BEIC Digital Library[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[21]
- Interested in: surgery[22]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for James Lind include Lind Glacier[23], a glacier[24].
Why It Matters
James Lind has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]
Entities named for him include Lind Glacier[23], a glacier[24].
FAQs
Where was James Lind born?
James Lind's place of birth was Edinburgh[2].
Where did James Lind die?
James Lind died in Gosport[4].
What did James Lind do for work?
James Lind worked as a physician[5], surgeon[6], and naval surgeon[7].
Where did James Lind go to school?
James Lind was educated at University of Edinburgh[11] and Royal High School[12].
What awards did James Lind receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh[13].