Silas Weir Mitchell
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Summary
Silas Weir Mitchell was born on February 15, 1829[1], in Philadelphia[2]. He died on January 4, 1914[3], in Philadelphia[4]. He worked as a physician[5], writer[6], neurologist[7], and medical writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,641 views/month, #7,075 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: The Woodlands[10]
- Father: John Kearsley Mitchell[11]
- Spouse: Mary Middleton Mitchell[12], Mary Cadwalader Mitchell[13]
- Child: John Kearsley Mitchell[14], Langdon Elwyn Mitchell[15]
- Country of citizenship: United States[16]
- Educated at: Thomas Jefferson University[17]
- Award received: Foreign Member of the Royal Society[18]
- Member of: Royal Society[19], American Philosophical Society[20], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21], National Academy of Sciences[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Commons category: Silas Weir Mitchell (physician)[24]
- Cause of death: hanging to death[25]
- Family name: Mitchell[26]
- Given name: Silas[27], Weir[28]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[29], Library of the World's Best Literature[30], The New Student's Reference Work[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[32]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Silas Weir Mitchell include erythromelalgia[33], a rare disease[34] and Mitchell Point[35], a headland[36].
Why It Matters
Silas Weir Mitchell has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
He is credited with the discovery of erythromelalgia[39], a rare disease[40]. Entities named for him include erythromelalgia[33], a rare disease[34] and Mitchell Point[35], a headland[36].
FAQs
Where was Silas Weir Mitchell born?
Silas Weir Mitchell was born in Philadelphia[2].
Where did Silas Weir Mitchell die?
Silas Weir Mitchell passed away in Philadelphia[4].
Who were Silas Weir Mitchell's parents?
Silas Weir Mitchell's father was John Kearsley Mitchell[11].
Who was Silas Weir Mitchell married to?
Silas Weir Mitchell's spouses include Mary Middleton Mitchell[12] and Mary Cadwalader Mitchell[13].
What did Silas Weir Mitchell do for work?
Silas Weir Mitchell worked as a physician[5], writer[6], neurologist[7], and medical writer[8].
Where did Silas Weir Mitchell go to school?
Silas Weir Mitchell was educated at Thomas Jefferson University[17].
What awards did Silas Weir Mitchell receive?
Honors received include Foreign Member of the Royal Society[18].
What did Silas Weir Mitchell discover?
Silas Weir Mitchell is credited as discoverer of erythromelalgia[39].