Ronald Ross
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Summary
Ronald Ross was born on May 13, 1857[1], in Almora[2]. He died on September 16, 1932[3], in London[4]. He worked as a physician[5], mathematician[6], epidemiologist[7], poet[8], and novelist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,439 views/month, #7,122 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Putney Vale Cemetery[11]
- Father: Campbell Claye Grant Ross[12]
- Mother: Matilda Elderton[13]
- Spouse: Rosa Bessie Bloxam[14]
- Child: Charles Campbell Ross of that Ilk, younger[15]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[16]
- Occupation: malariologist[17], microbiologist[18], zoologist[19], pathologist[20], botanist[21], bacteriologist[22]
- Field of work: parasitology[23], epidemiology[24]
- Employer: King's College London[25]
- Educated at: Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry[26]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[27], Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[28], Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[29], James Tait Black Memorial Prize[30], Royal Medal[31], Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[32], Manson Medal[33], Bisset Hawkins Medal[34], Albert Medal[35], Cameron Prize of the University of Edinburgh[36], Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[37]
- Member of: Royal Society[38], Royal Academy of Medicine of Belgium[39]
- Sex or gender: male[40]
- Commons category: Ronald Ross[41]
- Archives at: London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine[42], Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow[43]
- Honorific prefix: Sir[44]
- Residence: Scotland[45]
- Family name: Ross[46]
- Given name: Ronald[47]
- Topic's main category: Category:Ronald Ross[48]
- Commons gallery: Ronald Ross[49]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[50]
- Nominated for: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[51]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[52]
Why It Matters
Ronald Ross has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
He is credited with the discovery of malaria[55], a class of disease[56].
FAQs
Where was Ronald Ross born?
Ronald Ross's place of birth was Almora[2].
Where did Ronald Ross die?
Ronald Ross passed away in London[4].
Who were Ronald Ross's parents?
Ronald Ross's father was Campbell Claye Grant Ross[12]. Ronald Ross's mother was Matilda Elderton[13].
Who was Ronald Ross married to?
Ronald Ross's spouses include Rosa Bessie Bloxam[14].
What did Ronald Ross do for work?
Ronald Ross worked as a physician[5], mathematician[6], epidemiologist[7], poet[8], and novelist[9].
Where did Ronald Ross go to school?
Ronald Ross was educated at Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry[26].
What awards did Ronald Ross receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[27], Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[28], Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[29], and James Tait Black Memorial Prize[30].
What did Ronald Ross discover?
Ronald Ross is credited as discoverer of malaria[55].