John Farquhar Fulton

American neurophysiologist and historian of science (1899–1960)
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Summary

John Farquhar Fulton was born on November 1, 1899[1], in Saint Paul[2]. He died on May 29, 1960[3], in Hamden[4]. He worked as a biographer[5], medical historian[6], university teacher[7], and physiologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (78 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United States[10]
  • Employer: Yale University[11]
  • Educated at: Harvard University[12], Magdalen College[13], Harvard Medical School[14]
  • Doctoral advisor: Harvey Williams Cushing[15], Charles Scott Sherrington[16]
  • Award received: Sterling Professor[17], George Sarton Medal[18], Rhodes Scholarship[19]
  • Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[20], International Academy of the History of Science[21], American Philosophical Society[22]
  • Influenced by: Harvey Williams Cushing[23]
  • Sex or gender: male[24]
  • Doctoral student: Morris Bender[25]
  • Commons category: John Farquhar Fulton[26]
  • Archives at: Manuscripts and Archives Department Yale University Library[27]
  • Family name: Fulton[28]
  • Given name: John[29], Farquhar[30]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[31]

Why It Matters

John Farquhar Fulton has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was John Farquhar Fulton born?

John Farquhar Fulton's place of birth was Saint Paul[2].

Where did John Farquhar Fulton die?

John Farquhar Fulton passed away in Hamden[4].

What did John Farquhar Fulton do for work?

John Farquhar Fulton worked as a biographer[5], medical historian[6], university teacher[7], and physiologist[8].

Where did John Farquhar Fulton go to school?

John Farquhar Fulton was educated at Harvard University[12], Magdalen College[13], and Harvard Medical School[14].

What awards did John Farquhar Fulton receive?

Honors received include Sterling Professor[17], George Sarton Medal[18], and Rhodes Scholarship[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . Rhodes Scholar Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . Rhodes Scholar Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [16] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [25] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  19. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] ↑ . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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