William Paton

British pharmacologist
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William Paton

Summary

William Paton is a human[1]. He was born in Hendon[2]. He was born on May 15, 1917[3]. He passed away in Oxford[4]. He died on October 17, 1993[5]. He worked as a pharmacologist[6]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • William Paton was born in Hendon[2].
  • William Paton passed away in Oxford[4].
  • William Paton was born on May 15, 1917[3].
  • William Paton was born on May 5, 1917[8].
  • William Paton died on October 17, 1993[5].
  • William Paton's father was William Paton[9].
  • William Paton's mother was Grace Mackenzie[10].
  • William Paton held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • William Paton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • William Paton worked as a pharmacologist[6].
  • William Paton was educated at Repton School[13].
  • William Paton's education included a stint at New College[14].
  • William Paton received the Canada Gairdner International Award[15].
  • William Paton received the Annual Review Prize Lecture[16].
  • William Paton received the Baly Medal[17].
  • William Paton received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18].
  • William Paton received the Knight Bachelor[19].
  • William Paton was a member of Royal Society[20].
  • William Paton is recorded as male[21].
  • William Paton's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • William Paton's Commons category is recorded as William D.M. Paton[23].
  • William Paton's family name is recorded as Paton[24].
  • William Paton's given name is recorded as William[25].
  • William Paton's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Hendon[2], William Paton… Recorded date of birth include May 15, 1917[3] and May 5, 1917[8]. His father was he[9]. His mother was Grace Mackenzie[10].

Education

Educated at Repton School[13], an independent school[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1908[29] and New College[14], a college of the University of Oxford[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1379[32].

Career and Affiliations

William Paton's professions included pharmacologist[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Canada Gairdner International Award[15], a science award[33], in Canada[34], founded in 1959[35]; Annual Review Prize Lecture[16], an award[36], in United Kingdom[37]; Baly Medal[17], a science award[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1869[40]; Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18], a grade of an order[41], in United Kingdom[42]; and Knight Bachelor[19], a title of honor[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1300[45].

Death and Burial

William Paton died on October 17, 1993[5]. He died in Oxford[4].

Why It Matters

William Paton is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

FAQs

Where was William Paton born?

Born in Hendon[2], William Paton…

Where did William Paton die?

William Paton passed away in Oxford[4].

Who were William Paton's parents?

William Paton's father was William Paton[9]. William Paton's mother was Grace Mackenzie[10].

What did William Paton do for work?

William Paton worked as pharmacologist[6].

Where did William Paton go to school?

William Paton was educated at Repton School[13] and New College[14].

What awards did William Paton receive?

Honors received include Canada Gairdner International Award[15], Annual Review Prize Lecture[16], Baly Medal[17], and Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  11. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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