John McCrae
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Summary
John McCrae was born on November 30, 1872[1], in Guelph[2]. He died on January 28, 1918[3], in Boulogne-sur-Mer[4]. He worked as a poet[5], physician[6], physician writer[7], university teacher[8], and military personnel[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,772 views/month, #6,936 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Wimereux Communal Cemetery[11]
- Country of citizenship: Canada[12]
- Native language: English[13]
- Occupation: painter[14], pathologist[15], writer[16]
- Employer: McGill University[17], University of Vermont[18]
- Educated at: University of Toronto[19], Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute[20]
- Notable work: In Flanders Fields[21]
- Award received: Canadian Medical Hall of Fame[22], Queen's South Africa Medal[23], Person of National Historic Significance[24]
- Member of: Orange Order[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Military branch: Canadian Army[27]
- Commons category: John McCrae[28]
- Military, police or special rank: lieutenant colonel[29], soldier[30]
- Archives at: Osler Library of the History of Medicine[31], University of Toronto Archives & Records Management Services[32]
- Cause of death: pneumonia[33]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[34]
- Family name: McCrae[35]
- Given name: John[36]
- Manner of death: natural causes[37]
- Depicted by: Andrew Macphail Fonds[38], Clare Gass Fonds[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[40]
- Name in native language: John McCrae[41]
Why It Matters
John McCrae has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
Works attributed to him include In Flanders Fields[44], a literary work[45].
FAQs
Where was John McCrae born?
John McCrae's place of birth was Guelph[2].
Where did John McCrae die?
John McCrae passed away in Boulogne-sur-Mer[4].
What did John McCrae do for work?
John McCrae worked as a poet[5], physician[6], physician writer[7], university teacher[8], and military personnel[9].
Where did John McCrae go to school?
John McCrae was educated at University of Toronto[19] and Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute[20].
What awards did John McCrae receive?
Honors received include Canadian Medical Hall of Fame[22], Queen's South Africa Medal[23], and Person of National Historic Significance[24].