John Mayow
British chemist and doctor
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Summary
John Mayow was born on May 24, 1640[1], in Cornwall[2]. He died on January 1, 1679[3], in London[4]. He worked as a physician[5], chemist[6], and physiologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (128 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Bree[9]
- Date of death: September 1679[10]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[11]
- Educated at: Wadham College[12]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[13]
- Member of: Royal Society[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Commons category: John Mayow (chemist)[16]
- Given name: John[17]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[18], BEIC Digital Library[19], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[21]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Smithsonian Libraries Dibner Library portraits[22]
- P14541: 4Fb80f[23]
Why It Matters
John Mayow has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
FAQs
Where was John Mayow born?
John Mayow's place of birth was Cornwall[2].
Where did John Mayow die?
John Mayow passed away in London[4].
What did John Mayow do for work?
John Mayow worked as a physician[5], chemist[6], and physiologist[7].
Where did John Mayow go to school?
John Mayow was educated at Wadham College[12].
What awards did John Mayow receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[13].