Robin Cook

American novelist, ophthalmologist, aquanaut
Person human Q352059
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Robin Cook

Summary

Robin Cook is a human[1]. He was born in New York City[2]. He was born on May 4, 1940[3]. He worked as a physician[4], physician writer[5], novelist[6], science fiction writer[7], and medical writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,418 views/month, #6,982 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Robin Cook was born in New York City[2].
  • Robin Cook was born on May 4, 1940[3].
  • Robin Cook held citizenship in United States[10].
  • English was Robin Cook's native language[11].
  • Robin Cook's professions included physician[4].
  • Robin Cook worked as a physician writer[5].
  • Robin Cook's professions included novelist[6].
  • Robin Cook worked as a science fiction writer[7].
  • Robin Cook worked as a medical writer[8].
  • Robin Cook worked as a writer[12].
  • Robin Cook was employed by Princeton University[13].
  • Robin Cook's education included a stint at Harvard Medical School[14].
  • Robin Cook was educated at Wesleyan University[15].
  • Robin Cook's education included a stint at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons[16].
  • Robin Cook was educated at Harvard University[17].
  • Robin Cook was educated at Columbia University[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Robin Cook is Coma[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Robin Cook is Godplayer[20].
  • Robin Cook is recorded as male[21].
  • Robin Cook's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Robin Cook's genre is thriller[23].
  • Robin Cook's genre is science fiction[24].
  • Robin Cook's military branch is recorded as United States Navy[25].
  • Robin Cook's Commons category is recorded as Robin Cook (novelist)[26].
  • Robin Cook's family name is recorded as Cook[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Robin Cook's place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on May 4, 1940[3]. English was his native language[11].

Education

Educated at Harvard Medical School[14], a medical school[28], in United States[29], founded in 1782[30]; Wesleyan University[15], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1831[33]; Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons[16], a graduate school[34], in United States[35], founded in 1767[36], headquartered in New York City[37]; Harvard University[17], a private university[38], in United States[39], founded in 1636[40], headquartered in Cambridge[41]; and Columbia University[18], a private university[42], in United States[43], founded in 1754[44], headquartered in Manhattan[45].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician[4], physician writer[5], novelist[6], science fiction writer[7], medical writer[8], and writer[12]. Among Robin Cook's employers was Princeton University[13].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Coma[19], a written work[46] and Godplayer[20], a written work[47].

Why It Matters

Robin Cook ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,418 views/month, #6,982 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

Works attributed to him include Coma[50], a written work[51]; Sphinx[52], a literary work[53]; and Terminal[54], a written work[55].

FAQs

Where was Robin Cook born?

Robin Cook's place of birth was New York City[2].

What did Robin Cook do for work?

Robin Cook worked as physician[4], physician writer[5], novelist[6], science fiction writer[7], and medical writer[8].

Where did Robin Cook go to school?

Robin Cook was educated at Harvard Medical School[14], Wesleyan University[15], Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons[16], and Harvard University[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [50] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [52] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [54] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [51] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [53] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [55] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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