William B. Kannel

American epidemiologist and cardiologist
Person human Q15439387
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William B. Kannel

Summary

William B. Kannel is a human[1]. Born in Brooklyn[2], he… he was born on December 13, 1923[3]. He died on August 20, 2011[4]. He worked as an epidemiologist[5], cardiologist[6], and university teacher[7].

Key Facts

  • William B. Kannel was born in Brooklyn[2].
  • William B. Kannel was born on December 13, 1923[3].
  • William B. Kannel died on August 20, 2011[4].
  • William B. Kannel held citizenship in United States[8].
  • William B. Kannel worked as an epidemiologist[5].
  • William B. Kannel's professions included cardiologist[6].
  • William B. Kannel's professions included university teacher[7].
  • William B. Kannel was employed by Boston University[9].
  • William B. Kannel received the Canada Gairdner International Award[10].
  • William B. Kannel received the Bristol-Myers Squibb Award for Distinguished Achievement in Cardiovascular Research[11].
  • William B. Kannel received the Dana Award for Pioneering Achievement in Health and Education[12].
  • William B. Kannel received the Meritorious Service Medal[13].
  • William B. Kannel is recorded as male[14].
  • William B. Kannel's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • William B. Kannel's family name is recorded as Kannel[16].
  • William B. Kannel's given name is recorded as William[17].
  • William B. Kannel's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[18].

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Origins and Family

William B. Kannel's place of birth was Brooklyn[2]. He was born on December 13, 1923[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include epidemiologist[5], cardiologist[6], and university teacher[7]. William B. Kannel was employed by Boston University[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Canada Gairdner International Award[10], a science award[19], in Canada[20], founded in 1959[21]; Bristol-Myers Squibb Award for Distinguished Achievement in Cardiovascular Research[11], a science award[22], founded in 1991[23]; Dana Award for Pioneering Achievement in Health and Education[12], an award[24], founded in 1986[25]; and Meritorious Service Medal[13], a medallion[26], in United States[27], founded in 1969[28].

Death and Burial

William B. Kannel died on August 20, 2011[4].

FAQs

Where was William B. Kannel born?

Born in Brooklyn[2], William B. Kannel…

What did William B. Kannel do for work?

William B. Kannel worked as epidemiologist[5], cardiologist[6], and university teacher[7].

What awards did William B. Kannel receive?

Honors received include Canada Gairdner International Award[10], Bristol-Myers Squibb Award for Distinguished Achievement in Cardiovascular Research[11], Dana Award for Pioneering Achievement in Health and Education[12], and Meritorious Service Medal[13].

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  17. [18] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  3. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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    Award received Canada Gairdner International Award, Bristol-Myers Squibb Award for Distinguished Achievement in Cardiovascular Research, Dana Award for Pioneering Achievement in Health and Education +1
    Occupation epidemiologist, cardiologist, university teacher
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Family name Kannel
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