William Heberden the Younger

British physician (1767–1845)
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Summary

William Heberden the Younger was born on March 23, 1767[1]. He died on February 19, 1845[2]. He worked as a physician[3], writer[4], classical scholar[5], and translator[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Father: William Heberden[8]
  • Mother: Mary Wollaston[9]
  • Spouse: Elizabeth Catherine Oving[10]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11]
  • Educated at: Charterhouse School[12]
  • Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[13], Harveian Oration[14], Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of London[15]
  • Member of: Royal Society[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Given name: William[18]
  • Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[19]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[20]
  • Birth name: William Heberden[21]
  • Sibling: Mary Heberden[22]

Why It Matters

William Heberden the Younger is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

FAQs

Who were William Heberden the Younger's parents?

William Heberden the Younger's father was William Heberden[8]. William Heberden the Younger's mother was Mary Wollaston[9].

Who was William Heberden the Younger married to?

William Heberden the Younger's spouses include Elizabeth Catherine Oving[10].

What did William Heberden the Younger do for work?

William Heberden the Younger worked as a physician[3], writer[4], classical scholar[5], and translator[6].

Where did William Heberden the Younger go to school?

William Heberden the Younger was educated at Charterhouse School[12].

What awards did William Heberden the Younger receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[13], Harveian Oration[14], and Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of London[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [17] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [8] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [2] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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