John Bostock

English physician, scientist and geologist (1773–1846)
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John Bostock

Summary

John Bostock is a human[1]. His place of birth was Liverpool[2]. He was born on 1772[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on August 6, 1846[5]. He worked as a geologist[6], physician[7], chemist[8], translator[9], and physiologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (214 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Liverpool[2], John Bostock…
  • John Bostock passed away in London[4].
  • John Bostock was born on 1772[3].
  • John Bostock died on August 6, 1846[5].
  • Burial took place at Kensal Green Cemetery[12].
  • John Bostock's father was John Bostock[13].
  • A child of John Bostock was Elizabeth Anne Bostock[14].
  • John Bostock held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[15].
  • John Bostock held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • John Bostock worked as a geologist[6].
  • John Bostock worked as a physician[7].
  • John Bostock worked as a chemist[8].
  • John Bostock worked as a translator[9].
  • John Bostock worked as a physiologist[10].
  • John Bostock's field of work was medicinal chemistry[17].
  • John Bostock held the position of President of the Geological Society of London[18].
  • John Bostock's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[19].
  • John Bostock received the Fellow of the Royal Society[20].
  • John Bostock was a member of Royal Society[21].
  • John Bostock is recorded as male[22].
  • John Bostock's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • John Bostock's Commons category is recorded as John Bostock (physician)[24].
  • The cause of death was cholera[25].
  • John Bostock's family name is recorded as Bostock[26].
  • John Bostock's given name is recorded as John[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Bostock was born in Liverpool[2]. He was born on 1772[3]. His father was he[13].

Education

John Bostock's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geologist[6], physician[7], chemist[8], translator[9], and physiologist[10]. John Bostock's field of work was medicinal chemistry[17]. He held the position of President of the Geological Society of London[18].

Recognition

John Bostock received the Fellow of the Royal Society[20].

Personal Life

A child of John Bostock was Elizabeth Anne Bostock[14].

Death and Burial

John Bostock died on August 6, 1846[5]. He passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was cholera[25]. Burial took place at Kensal Green Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

John Bostock ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (214 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

He is credited with the discovery of allergic rhinitis[30], a class of disease[31].

FAQs

Where was John Bostock born?

John Bostock's place of birth was Liverpool[2].

Where did John Bostock die?

John Bostock died in London[4].

Who were John Bostock's parents?

John Bostock's father was John Bostock[13].

What did John Bostock do for work?

John Bostock worked as geologist[6], physician[7], chemist[8], translator[9], and physiologist[10].

Where did John Bostock go to school?

John Bostock was educated at University of Edinburgh[19].

What awards did John Bostock receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[20].

What did John Bostock discover?

John Bostock is credited as discoverer of allergic rhinitis[30].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] ↑ . Asthma among the famous. John Bostock (1773-1846), British physician and medicinal chemist.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] ↑ . The Geological Society Past Presidents. geolsoc.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [14] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  10. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] ↑ . Asthma among the famous. John Bostock (1773-1846), British physician and medicinal chemist.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] ↑ . Asthma among the famous. John Bostock (1773-1846), British physician and medicinal chemist.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] ↑ . Asthma among the famous. John Bostock (1773-1846), British physician and medicinal chemist.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  22. [3] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  23. [5] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . Asthma among the famous. John Bostock (1773-1846), British physician and medicinal chemist.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . Asthma among the famous. John Bostock (1773-1846), British physician and medicinal chemist.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Languages spoken, written or signed → English
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    Described by source → Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, Asthma among the famous. John Bostock (1773-1846), British physician and medicinal chemist.
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